Let us not choose comfort over joy!

Here is a work-in-progress painting that depicts the Annunciation - The First Joyous Mystery. Rather than trying to re-create the scene of the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary, my goal is to represent visually the emotional turmoil that Mary must have experienced at the sight of an archangel announcing that she was chosen to be the mother of the Savior.  I use an orange
trapezoid to represent the vibrant cheery comfort of the Blessed Mother's young existence.  The blue circle represents the uncertain future that is offered by Gabriel.  By accepting the offer, Mary chooses to journey through a mystery with nothing but the faith that it was God's will, and that it would result in great joy throughout the ages.