Step 1 - Honesty

About this Image:

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. - Psalm 18:2

This is the first of a series about overcoming addiction, starting with the act of honesty. I began this series to understand my sons and their journey. I chose the use of birds since they are inclusive to all people and cultures. The first step in recovery happens when we realize that we are powerless to overcome addiction by ourselves. We feel that we are drowning and are willing to look for help. I have painted a tree of life and twelve stars. The fruit of the tree is light and seen as stars that come from the tree. Each star is different, just as eacch step of the recovery process is different. The Tree of Life symbolizes our Savior and how full recovery is possible through Him. His love. His light. His power. All of this imagery surrounds a noble bird. For we are all noble, and are the damaged remnants of our health and relationships caused by addiction. The falling star, to me, represents God's light coming down to us in our despair. God can do impossible things, and He performs these miracles for us who have even a desire to recover, even if those desires are a bare wish in our hearts.

About the Artist:

For CARIN FAUSETT, art has never been an escape from reality; it's been her connection to it. As a child, she grew up wearing hearing aids and thick glasses. She could see the color and movement around her but was cut off from life. Art has allowed her to connect with people; especially as a mother of two recovering addicts. Young people today face immense feelings of isolation and failure. Through her art, Carin communicates these deep emotions and struggles. And with it, an enduring message of hope.

About Altus Fine Art:

As individuals, we are all drawn, as Paul said, to seek after that which is pure, lovely, of good report, or praiseworthy. For the last 20 years, we at Altus Fine Art have been blessed to work with many artists who have bravely dedicated their talents to create artwork that lifts our hearts and souls and inspires us to live Christ-centered lives.

Our mission is to take this wonderful artwork and create affordable products for the average family or individual while still using quality materials and design. Our prices range from small prints that sell for less than a dollar up to large breathtaking masterpieces that sell for thousands of dollars and everything in between.

Altus Fine Art is a small company of individuals dedicated to making a difference in the world. We design, manufacture, and ship most of our products locally from our facility in American Fork, Utah. We welcome any feedback you have about our products or the way we do business. If any of our products have helped you in any way, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve.