Painting with the Padre
The Illuminated Heart: Impressions of Color and Light
Monthly Paint-and-Sip Series │ Hosted by Fr. Vince Petersen
Sunflowers – Vincent van Gogh
January 30, 2026 | 6:00-9:00 pm
Step into the luminous world of color, light, and spirit in this monthly Painting with the Padre series, led by Fr. Vince Petersen. Each session invites you to explore the beauty of Impressionism through hands-on painting inspired by masters such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and others.
Held in the cozy and historic Pump House Studio, each evening stands on its own — offering a complete and uplifting creative experience. Whether you join for one session or many, you’ll discover new ways to see and express the world around you through color and brushstroke.
Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with light snacks and refreshments provided. Bring your favorite beverage to share. All painting materials — including acrylics, canvas, and brushes — are included.
Open to all skill levels. Come for the painting, stay for the fellowship.
Class Size:
Limited to 12 participants per session — reserve your spot early!
Meet Our Instructor
Fr. Vince Petersen, OFM Conv.
Friar Vince Petersen
Friar Vincent Petersen is an environmental artist who works mostly in the acrylic medium. Since childhood, the beauty of the Earth held him captive. Growing up in rural Minnesota, he credits the shapes, seasons, dimensions, and moods of creation for coloring his understanding of God and spirituality.
Friar Vincent’s work has been greatly influenced by the landscapes of the Southwest where he was involved in ministry from 1997 to 2015. During a 2006 exhibition benefiting a local effort to preserve open spaces and vulnerable habitat in the area, his artistry was first noticed.
Friar Vincent holds a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts from St. Louis University and a Master of Divinity from the Washington Theological Union. His activism has been extensive, including opposition to war and militarism, Christian Peacemaker Teams, Pax Christi, racial justice and protection of the environment.
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