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As part of the program for Still, we asked 2 artists to paint ‘live’ on the night. The idea was for them to paint spontaneously as they were inspired & prompted by God. It was the first time we tried something like this at a RICE event. As it turned out, one of the paintings received such overwhelming response that we’ve asked the artist (who wishes to remain anonymous) what they wished to do with it. As requested by the artist, the amazing piece of artwork is going up for auction!

The artist would like to share the story behind it:

“I never expected such a response towards this painting, & I’m deeply grateful that God has used me in this way to worship and glorify Him. I also want to thank Regenerate for giving me this opportunity to try something new.

I could never have created this painting without inspiration from God. For starters, ever since I was asked, I’ve been fretting about what I would draw or how I’d do it. I looked up the internet for ideas & considered just using one of them because I couldn’t come up with anything myself. I spent some time praying about it & others prayed for me as well. Up till a couple of hours before RICE Regenerate, two ideas just came to my mind within the span of 15 minutes! I was like, wow, I spent the whole week thinking about it and all of a sudden these great ideas just popped into my head! I became really excited but at the same time unsure, especially with the storm painting since I didn’t think I’d be able to paint the picture in my mind. For starters, I always spend hours, like at least 5-6 on a painting, & I’d never done speed painting before because I’m very meticulous. Secondly, I tend to use references when I paint, just cause it’s much easier & I’m not skilled enough to draw freehand. The place was pretty dark as well, and so I wasn’t sure how the colors would turn out. Last of all, I’d be painting in front of heaps of people!

But everything turned out GREAT. I had a BLAST painting & singing & worshipping, zero nervousness. It was the most fun I’d ever had painting a picture like that. When I had a chance to step back & look at my painting from a distance, it was much better than I thought. Painting up close I couldn’t really see it like that. I thought it captured the idea of being still quite nicely.

Anyways, I’m not sure if I can paint like that again. But I know that despite my doubtfulness God is great and I hope He’ll continue to use me to paint for Him because it’s something I do enjoy!”

As the artist has requested, the proceeds from this auction will go towards RICE & South Summer Youth Camp (SSYC).

If you’d like to take part in this auction, visit the Facebook event. Bidding will commence at 10am on 1st of May & end at 10am on 3rd of May. Bidding will start at $1.

Online registrations for Still are now closed!

• You can pick up your tickets at the registration desk at the Kirkplace Derby Street (map) entrance from 6:15pm. You must present your confirmation email with ticket number to collect your tickets.

• We will also be selling tickets at the registration desk from 6:15pm if people haven’t or can’t buy tickets online. The Kirkplace auditorium doors will open from 6:30pm for people to mingle, chat and find their seats, & the program will start 7:00pm sharp. So get your tickets early to avoid the last minute rush.

• If you registered at Surge conference, please wear your wristband ticket & show it to an usher on the way in. You will get to skip the queues!

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“To him who sits on the throne & to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” Amen.

The RICE Regenerate team