
St. Francis of Assisi is a piece of digital artwork by Randy Wollenmann which was uploaded on November 20th, 2012.
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and today has become synonymous with the care of all creatures. Many of the stories that... more
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St. Francis of Assisi
Artist
Randy Wollenmann
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Illustration
Description
St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and today has become synonymous with the care of all creatures. Many of the stories that surround the life of St. Francis deal with his love for animals. Perhaps the most famous incident that illustrates his humility towards nature is recounted in the "Fioretti" ("Little Flowers"), a collection of legends and folklore that sprang up after he died. It is said that, one day, while Francis was traveling with some companions, they happened upon a place in the road where birds filled the trees on either side. Francis told his companions to "wait for me while I go to preach to my sisters the birds. The birds surrounded him, intrigued by the power of his voice, and not one of them flew away. He is often portrayed with a bird, typically in his hand. Well, I executed creative license here and show him gently feeding a fawn. His love for animals and the environment is what strikes me. One of the most powerful sayings I have ever heard inspired by the life of St. Francis is, "Live simply so that others may simply live."
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I hope you are inspired by this piece and will take time to view some of my other designs here or visit my illustration and licensing website at www.randywollenmann.com
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Commissions and special projects are always welcome.
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November 20th, 2012
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Gull G 2 Days Ago
“I try more and more to be myself, caring relatively little whether people approve or disapprove.” —Vincent Van Gogh 💖 Congratulations on your recent sale of this amazing Work!

Miguel Arcanjo Fonseca
Hi Randy. How are you ? But what a beautiful job! I really liked it. I live in Brazil, and here in my country nature is abundant, but even so, many crimes are committed against fauna and flora. May God bless you with your art. A loving hug for you.

Gull G
“Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you’re passionate about something, then you’re more willing to take risks.” 💖 Congratulations on your recent sale of this amazing Work!💖