Summary

Deluge, print is an open-edition fine art print by Anne Reid Artist — a fast-moving blue and green abstract rooted in the biblical image of opened floodgates. Begun in a community studio in Oakville in 2017, the work holds both the weight of the Genesis flood and the hope of Malachi 3:10: God opening the floodgates of heaven and pouring out blessing beyond what can be contained. Available on archival paper, canvas, metal, and acrylic.

Artwork Statement

I began Deluge in a shared community studio in Oakville in 2017. Another artist was leaving and had set out jars of acrylic paint for the rest of us — among them a large jar of strong blue, likely cobalt. It became the primary color of this painting. The work came quickly: blue sweeping across the surface with force and flow, moving over the green beneath it.

As the image developed, it brought to mind the biblical flood — the floodgates of heaven opened, the waters covering the earth, and the full weight of the Genesis account. At first that made the painting difficult to share. New Testament prophetic practice is meant to strengthen, encourage, and comfort, and the word Deluge carried judgment.

Years later the painting's meaning opened further. In charismatic Christian language, overwhelming water also suggests the outpouring of the Holy Spirit — a wave of glory, refreshing, power, and the movement of God. And then the meaning resolved through Malachi 3:10 — the promise that God will open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to contain it (Malachi 3:10, NIV). The same image — the same opened floodgates — became a promise of abundance rather than destruction. Deluge is not only a warning-image. It is a prophetic image of overflowing blessing, provision, and increase: God pouring out more than can be held.

Variation & Edition Notes

Open Edition Fine Art Print — full reproduction of Deluge (2017, acrylic on canvas, 24×36 in). No crop, no color variant. Light production cleanup only; no AI.

Color & Mood

• Dominant: deep cobalt and ultramarine blue sweeping across the surface with force and motion
• Ground color: green beneath the blue — earth covered by water, foundation under the flood
• Accent: aqua, teal, and sea-green with soft luminous passages where blue and green meet
• Mood: renewing, immersive, quietly overwhelming — layered veil-like transitions reveal up close

Design Notes

• Vertical 2:3 — fluid, atmospheric, luminous; gathered water motion rises through the composition
• Especially powerful at 40×60 in where the vertical flow commands the wall; available to 48×72 in on metal

Where It Works

• Living rooms, entries, and open-plan spaces needing a calm visual center
• Bedrooms, prayer corners, and quiet study areas
• Spa, wellness, hospitality, and retreat environments
• Large contemporary interiors where vertical scale and water atmosphere matter

Pairing Ideas

• Glory Stream 3, print — echoing flow and luminous movement
• Angelic, print — quieter vertical in the same airy aqua register
• Advent 7, print — square contemplative counterpoint in the same cool blue family

Print Options & Materials

• Archival paper — giclée; frame under UV-protective glazing
• Canvas — gallery-wrapped; ready to hang
• Metal (ChromaLuxe) — luminous; humidity-friendly; only medium available at 48×72 in
• Acrylic facemount — crisp, polished; humidity-friendly

Bathroom Suitability

Metal or acrylic for humid bathrooms. Glazed archival paper suits dry powder rooms. Canvas not recommended for high-humidity bathrooms.

Available sizes, media, framing, finishing, and greeting-card options appear in the product dropdown menu above; for more help choosing medium, framing, finishing, size, or placement, visit my Sizing & Placement Advice page.

Sizing Guidance

• Available sizes: 16×24, 20×30, 24×36, 30×45, 36×54, 40×60 in; 48×72 in — metal only
• Vertical 2:3 — width ~60–75% of furniture span; center height ~57–60 in from floor
• 40×60 in — statement scale; the vertical flow commands the wall at full presence
• 48×72 in (metal only) — architectural presence for large lobbies and feature walls
• For sizing help visit my Sizing & Placement Advice page

Quality & Care

Produced to archival standards by my professional print lab partner. Paper: frame behind UV-protective glass. Metal and canvas: ready to hang. Wipe metal and acrylic gently with a soft dry cloth.

Shipping & Fulfillment

Orders are produced to order and shipped by my professional print lab partner in the United States. Production and transit times vary by size and finish; tracking is provided when your artwork ships. International orders may be subject to local duties, taxes, or import fees at delivery.

Collector Reflections

"The water speaks of hope, erasing doubts and fears — a continual reminder of prophetic promises. This painting affirms my purpose."

— M.J., Chatham, ON (shared with permission)

"It is stunning… I loved Deluge because it captured what's in my heart — the 'tsunami of glory.' Light will ignite these paintings."

— Barbara J. Yoder, author & international speaker (shared with permission; lightly edited)

Integrity Notes

Full reproduction of Deluge (2017, acrylic on canvas, 24×36 in) — no crop, no color variant. Light production cleanup only; no AI. The original was gifted by the artist and is not available for sale.

Copyright & Credits

© 2017 Anne Reid Artist. All rights reserved. Original painting: Deluge, 2017, acrylic on canvas, 24×36 in.

Notes from the Studio

The painting also became connected to the art practice itself — a promise that the work entrusted to me would not remain small, hidden, or barren, but would receive the provision and overflow of God in its appointed time. That is still what Deluge holds for me: the floodgates open, and what comes through is blessing.

Need sizing or placement advice? Visit my Sizing & Placement Advice page or contact me: info@annereidartist.com