Welcome to the Land of Carmel Art Inspirations At Immaculate Heart Hermitage – created in the Presence of the Living God, seeking to show His Divine Beauty through icons, symbols, and photos of God's artwork in creation. These original artworks have been inspired by the Carmelite charism which has been lived and loved since the 13th Century. In the silence and solitude of Mount Carmel, the first Carmelites lived as hermits. With the bonds of community to strengthen them, the hermits lived close to God and nature, beholding His Beauty and Presence in their surroundings and each other. Pondering the Word of God day and night intensified their sense of all creation telling forth the glory of God. Throughout the centuries, this intimate experience has been stuttered forth in various expressions of art to tell something of His Divine Beauty.
This fascination with God's Beauty continues to inspire Carmelites to tell something of this Spirit–filled experience. It can find expression in many ways: song, writings, music, prayer, works of kindness, art, etc. This site presents some of those inspired artworks created by a hermit who looks to the Origins of the Carmelite Order to discover anew the simplicity, silence and solitude of standing in the Presence of the Living God, as did those first Carmelites on Mount Carmel. The first Icons written by her where those of the three great exemplars of our Order: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Elijah and St. Joseph. In a desire to tell something of the beauty of Carmel, these inspired artworks have been made available for you to see and purchase. When you purchase any of these art works, it is a contribution to the Immaculate Heart Hermitage Inc., a nonprofit organization for the purpose of prayer in the Presence of the Living God for the good of all souls by a life of silence, solitude, and simplicity. The proceeds go to housing, food, art supplies, clothing and other needs. At the Hermitage appropriate sewing tasks are also done upon request. These include such things as the sewing of corporals and purificators for the celebration of the Eucharist. Know that my prayerful gratitude goes out to you in all your dreams and needs.
In the following sections you can see the Icons, Icon Cards, Holy Cards, Bookmarks, Leaflets, Chaplet of Rachel, Stations of the Cross, etc. that are available for your purchase. You can also make personal requests that can format the artwork into greeting cards. Personal greetings inside the cards may also be requested. All cards have a short quote (usually from the Scriptures) on the lower left-hand side. The proposed prices are listed for each item.
Land of Carmel Art Inspirations / PO Box 484 / Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
Original Mounted Icons
An original Icon, painted or written on wood and measuring about 8.5" x 10.5" costs $150 or more.
An embellished reproduction of an original Icon, which is mounted on wood and measures about 8.5" x 10.5" costs $65
Once an Icon is embellished it takes on a unique appearance and no two look exactly the same.
To place an Order, please send your requests through email. When your Order is completed and packaged, an Invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of your Invoice, please make payment through the payment options on the Contact Page. Thank you!
Land of Carmel Art Inspirations / PO Box 484 / Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
Icon Cards
The Icon Cards each contain a small quote (usually from the Scriptures) on the inside on the lower left hand side. They are sold in groups of 10 with envelopes to fit. You can buy 10 cards of all the same design, or a variety pack of Icon Cards. The cards measure about 5.5" x 4.25" with pack costing $20. Upon request, the cards can be made into greeting sized cards with a personal message on the inside.
To place an Order, please send your requests through email. When your Order is completed and packaged, an Invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of your Invoice, please make payment through the payment options on the Contact Page. Thank you!
Land of Carmel Art Inspirations / PO Box 484 / Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
Holy Cards
The Holy Cards are created from original artwork and measure about 3" x 4". The face of the card is coated to protect it from moisture and wear. You can buy all of one type of Holy Card, Variety Pack of Icon Holy Cards, or a Variety Pack of Various Styles of Art. They are sold in packets of 8 at the cost of $2 per pack.
To place an Order, please send your requests through email. When your Order is completed and packaged, an Invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of your Invoice, please make payment through the payment options on the Contact Page. Thank you!
Land of Carmel Art Inspirations / PO Box 484 / Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
Nature Cards
Fascinated with the many wondrous art works of God in creation these nature cards try to capture a hint of that beauty. They were created from photos taken of God’s artworks. All creation is but a fragment of the beauty of their Creator. Each card contains a short Scripture quote, related to the photo, on the inside lower left corner. They are sold in groups of 10 with envelopes to fit. You can buy 10 cards of all the same design, or a variety pack of Nature Cards. The cards measure about 5.5" x 4.25" with pack costing $20. Upon request, the cards can be made into greeting sized cards with a personal message on the inside.
To place an Order, please send your requests through email. When your Order is completed and packaged, an Invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of your Invoice, please make payment through the payment options on the Contact Page. Thank you!
Land of Carmel Art Inspirations / PO Box 484 / Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
Other Cards
Other Cards each contain a small quote (usually from the Scriptures) on the inside on the lower left-hand side. They are sold in groups of 10 with envelopes to fit. You can buy 10 cards of all the same design, or a variety pack of Other Cards. The cards measure about 5.5" x 4.25" with pack costing $20. Upon request, the cards can be made into greeting sized cards with a personal message on the inside.
10 Other Cards per Pack of Act in Me Holy Spirit – $20 |
10 Other Cards per Pack of Carmelite Eremitical Life – $20 |
10 Other Cards per Pack of Holy Eucharist – $20 |
10 Other Cards per Pack of Immaculate Conception – $20 |
10 Other Cards per Pack of My Joy in You Pentecost – $20 |
10 Other Cards per Pack of Group – $20 |
To place an Order, please send your requests through email. When your Order is completed and packaged, an Invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of your Invoice, please make payment through the payment options on the Contact Page. Thank you!
Land of Carmel Art Inspirations / PO Box 484 / Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
Easter Cards
The Easter Cards, which celebrate our Risen Lord, are created from my various art works or from photos of God's art works. The cards are sold in variety packs of 10 cards with 5 different cards (2 of each) along with fitted envelopes.
You may also request 'one type' of card for each pack of 10.
They are packaged in a clear plastic bag. Each card measures about 4 1/8" X 5 1/4" with pack costing $20.00.
10 Easter Cards per Pack Christ is Risen – $20 |
10 Easter Cards per Pack Early in the Morning – $20 |
10 Easter Cards per Pack Easter Joy – $20 |
10 Easter Cards per Pack Sunrise Easter – $20 |
10 Easter Cards per Pack Our Good Shepherd – $20 |
10 Easter Cards per Pack Easter Mercy – $20 |
To place an Order, please send your requests through email. When your Order is completed and packaged, an Invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of your Invoice, please make payment through the payment options on the Contact Page. Thank you!
Land of Carmel Art Inspirations / PO Box 484 / Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
Christmas Cards
These Christmas Cards, celebrating the awesome birth of our Savior among us, are created from my various art works or from photos of the crèche.
The cards are sold in a variety pack of 10 cards along with fitted envelopes. You may also request 'one type' of card in a pack of 10. They are packaged in a clear plastic bag. Each card measures about 4 1/8" X 5 1/4" with each pack costing $20.00.
click to enlarge / click to close 10 Christmas Cards per Pack Christmas Rejoice – $20 |
10 Christmas Cards per Pack Christmas Mercy Icon – $20 |
click to enlarge / click to close 10 Christmas Cards per Pack Christmas Holy Night – $20 |
10 Christmas Cards per Pack Christmas Peace – $20 |
10 Christmas Cards per Pack Christmas Mercy – $20 |
10 Christmas Cards per Pack Christmas Calm – $20 |
10 Christmas Cards per Pack Christmas Holy Family – $20 |
10 Christmas Cards per Pack Christmas Our Lady of Perpetual Help – $20 |
10 Christmas Cards per Pack Christmas Angel – $20 |
10 Christmas Cards per Pack Christmas Fire – $20 |
10 Christmas Cards per Pack Christmas Eucharist Mary – $20 |
click to enlarge / click to close 10 Christmas Cards per Pack Our Lady of the Black Hills Holy Night – $20 |
The following Christmas Cards are a larger size measuring 8" X 5". Each card is sold individually with a fitted envelope and costs $2.75.
Sold individually Christmas Eucharist Mary - option 2 – $2.75 |
Sold individually Christmas Mary and Peter – $2.75 |
Sold individually Christmas Our Lady of Good Counsel – $2.75 |
Sold individually Christmas Our Lady of Perpetual Help option 2 – $2.75 |
To place an Order, please send your requests through email. When your Order is completed and packaged, an Invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of your Invoice, please make payment through the payment options on the Contact Page. Thank you!
Land of Carmel Art Inspirations / PO Box 484 / Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
Bookmarks
These bookmarks each contain some reproduction from the original art inspirations, with some uplifting quote or words as one comes back to the book it will contain. May they be instruments of the Holy Spirit to encourage each one on their journey. Each bookmark has a protective coating to give it wear and tear resistance. A pack of 5 bookmarks costs $2.
Immaculate Conception Bookmark |
Immaculate Heart of Mary Bookmark |
Mary Mediatrix of Grace Bookmark |
St. Elijah Bookmark |
St. Joseph Protector of Carmelites Bookmark |
St. Joseph Protector of Families Bookmark |
The Good Shepherd Bookmark |
Divine Mercy Bookmark |
Virgin of Carmel Bookmark |
Our Lady of Guadalupe Bookmark |
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Bookmark |
Holy Family Bookmark |
St. Monica Bookmark |
The Visitation Bookmark |
Mirth of God Bookmark |
St. Cecilia Bookmark |
St. Francis Bookmark |
To place an Order, please send your requests through email. When your Order is completed and packaged, an Invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of your Invoice, please make payment through the payment options on the Contact Page. Thank you!
Land of Carmel Art Inspirations / PO Box 484 / Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
Leaflets
Each leaflet has the image of one of the original icons printed on the front. Inside you will find an explanation of the symbolism of the icon. The leaflets came to be printed at the request of some friends who were not too familiar with iconography, and wanted to know more about its meaning. Sometimes a prayer or a poem that goes with the icon is included. When folded the leaflet measures about 3-1/4" x 5".
St. Elijah 8 Leaflets / Pack – $3.00 |
St. Joseph Protector of Carmel 8 Leaflets / Pack – $3.00 |
St. Joseph Protector of Families 8 Leaflets / Pack – $3.00 |
Mary Mediatrix of Grace 8 Leaflets / Pack – $3.00 |
Jesus, I trust in You! 8 Leaflets / Pack -- $3.00 |
St. Francis Leaflet 8 Leaflets / Pack -- $3.00 |
St. Cecilia Leaflet 8 Leaflets / Pack -- $3.00 |
Visitation Leaflet 8 Leaflets / Pack -- $3.00 |
To place an Order, please send your requests through email. When your Order is completed and packaged, an Invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of your Invoice, please make payment through the payment options on the Contact Page. Thank you!
Land of Carmel Art Inspirations / PO Box 484 / Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
Chaplet of Rachel
The Chaplet of Rachel’s Tears has its’ origin in the pain of parents who have lost a child. Father Leo Hausman of the Rapid City Diocese of SD was approached “about finding something for the parents to help their faith through this tragedy” as he says. After some research, to address this special need, he created a chaplet and named it “The Chaplet of Rachel’s Tears”, also designing a pamphlet to go with it. One mother who had miscarried her child said as she prayed the chaplet she “felt a lot of comfort from it......she felt that these parents (who have lost a child) suffer mostly in silence and that little is given them to work through their grief”, as Father related. The Chaplet was created to help these parents. Both the chaplet and the pamphlet have received the official approval of Bishop Robert Gruss, Bishop of the Rapid City Diocese of South Dakota. These Chaplets are prayerfully crafted at the Immaculate Heart Hermitage using various types of beads but with the same design. You can see some of the completed Chaplets on this web page. The cost of each Chaplet is usually $20.
Chaplet - ladder $20 | Chaplet - Jobs tears $20 | Chaplet - round beads $20 |
To place an Order, please send your requests through email. When your Order is completed and packaged, an Invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of your Invoice, please make payment through the payment options on the Contact Page. Thank you!
Land of Carmel Art Inspirations / PO Box 484 / Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
Stations of the Cross
The Way of the Cross Stations may be purchased as a set of 14 Icons or may be purchased as an individual Station. Each station icon is mounted on wood, measures about 8" x 10" and costs $65. They may also be purchased in booklet form, called The Way of Love, with reflections from St. Titus Brandsma's meditations on the Way of the Cross.
To place an Order, please send your requests through email. When your Order is completed and packaged, an Invoice will be sent. Upon receipt of your Invoice, please make payment through the payment options on the Contact Page. Thank you!
Land of Carmel Art Inspirations / PO Box 484 / Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
Thank you for visiting Land of Carmel Art Inspirations! It is a tremendous pleasure to let you see the art work the Lord Jesus has given into the hand of His little servant. In 2014 I began to write icons and work with drawings. As you see, it is seeped in my Carmelite spirituality, seeking to let God's Presence be manifest. In 2016 I moved from the desert-like area of Arizona to the Black Hills of South Dakota.
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Sister Mary Catherine Jacobs, Hermit
PO Box 484
Piedmont, SD 57769-0484
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Your purchase of these artworks helps to support me to live a Carmelite eremitical life.
Again, thank you for you interest in viewing these pages and for your kind order. You are held up to the good Lord in grateful prayer. God bless you!
– Sister Mary Catherine, Hermit