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The following poem is the inspiration for my painting "Snow Scene":

As I walk through wintry wood,
My footsteps gently muffled,
I ponder in the snow-filled air,
The landscape clean, untroubled.
All that's jagged becomes smooth,
And every hole is filled,
The turmoil of a bustling world
Becomes quiet, peaceful, stilled.

The snow comes softly, softly down
Making pure whatever's stained,
A bandage for the scars and wounds
Of a weary, cold, terrain.
The snow comes softly, softly down
To blanket street and lawn,
A veil to hide earth's ugliness,
In a pleasant, scenic balm.

I wish my soul was covered like this-
Surrounded in layers of white,
The pain and shame of weaknesses
Concealed from heaven's sight.
I need the silent, healing touch
A balm for a sin-filled heart,
A quiet peace to replace my fears,
A light to replace the dark.

The grace came softly, softly down
A gift from the Father above,
Pure and spotless sacrifice
The Son's desire and love.
His grace comes softly, softly down
A hope in life that's sure,
A veil to hide my ugliness,
An eternal, cleansing cure.

William Perry Anderson
Copyright - 2008

“Why Would Wise Men Follow a Star?”

Why would wise men follow a star?
Was it new in the heavens and not on their charts?
Was it known to them by fable, legend, myth or tale
That would cause them to travel so far?
Why would wise men follow a star?

Did the wise men know prophets of old?
And to them or their fathers was the king’s birth foretold?
Would those words guide their journey, through desert & night,
Did they dream what their search would behold?
Did the wise men know prophets of old?

How would wise men honor a king?
Having riches and treasure, what’s worth to bring?
Gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh they would give.
Bowing down they would worship and sing
That’s how wise men honor a king.

Are you a wise man following a star?
With prophecies fulfilled now the journeys’ not far.
You need not gold nor silver, to worship the King.
Bowing down you can give Him your heart?
Do you know that He sees who you are?
Are you a wise man following a star?

William Perry Anderson
Copyright - 2009

The following song "Oh, Bethlehem, written by my husband Perry, is the inspiration for my painting "Oh, Bethlehem".

Oh Bethlehem

Oh, Bethlehem,
How long has it been,
Since you gave us a King,
A ruler of Jerusalem?

Oh Bethlehem,
Your size may be small,
But the prophet foresaw,
The Shepherd of Israel.

O House of Bread,
Your name proclaims your destiny,
When your Son becomes,
The manna for the world.

Kings will come to worship,
With gifts from distant lands,
Angels’ praises,
Will echo in your fields.

Oh Bethlehem,
The darkness needs the light,
Shine your star in the night,
The glory of Immanuel.

Oh Bethlehem,
Now quietly you sleep,
Your shepherds’ watch will keep
Until Jesus the Savior is born.
Oh Bethlehem.

William Perry Anderson
Copyright - 2010

His Presence

Faith, Hope and Love
I perceive Your beauty
will I remember Your reality
when darkness falls all around?

I focus on Your presence
with brush in hand
creating an image
that brings me back to You.

Linda Anderson
October 2021

Manassas Park Community Center will host my Watercolor classes for adults and +13 years, on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM and Youth Art Classes (9-12 yrs.) on Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM-10:30 AM., this summer 2019, starting on June 3rd. Art supplies are provided for the Youth Art classes by the Community Center. Classes cost $15. for non-members of the Community Center. Classes are free for members.

Email me at lindaa1988@gmail.com for the Watercolor supply list. The watercolor paper is provided by the Community Center. The watercolor classes are only $15. for two hours of instruction for non-members of the Community Center. Watercolor classes are free for members. If you have always wanted to try watercolor, this is the class for you.

Register at Manassas Park Community Center, located at 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park, VA 20111 Call the Manassas Park Community Center at (703) 335-8872 or email lindaa1988@gmail.com for more information.

This is Jennifer, a student in my watercolor class. She is learning how to use watercolor to create fun and colorful paintings.

This is Helen's first drawing class. She did a great job and had allot of fun! Beginner's Drawing classes are available at Michael's Arts and Crafts in Gainesville, Virginia.

Angelina injured her finger at school playing sports, but that did not deter her from her acrylic painting lesson. She was recently juried into her school art show.

Michaels Arts and Craft in Gainesville has two-hour drawing classes on two Thursdays per month in the morning and in the evening. This was Jeanne's first drawing of a bird. I think she did a great job!

This is a picture of one of my students with her landscape. She did a wonderful job!