As we walk the road of life, we tend to collect things that make us feel safer and more sure of ourselves. These may be material possessions, titles or responsibilities, but in the end they amount to the same thing: a fleeting and superficial sense of security. It is only by holding fast to our beliefs that we can navigate life with any confidence.

The character in Hold to the Rod finds himself so burdened with the mundane objects he has collected that, while he hopefully eyes the rod, he cannot reach up to hold it for fear of losing something else. The man has become little more than a vehicle for his adornments. He demonstrates that what is truly important is keeping sight of our true belief and faith, that they alone will guide us through.

With the Hold to the Rod Remarque Edition we have the pleasure of watching the character develop through a beautiful hand-colored Remarque. On the ground around him lay much of his discarded baggage. He has made the commitment to reach out and grab hold of what is actually important; keeping sight of true belief and faith, knowing that these alone can and will guide him through.

The Hold to the Rod Remarque Edition is limited to 350 pieces. This edition is comprised of the Fine Art Print signed by the artist and numbered, plus a matching numbered and signed hand-colored remarque. The hand-colored remarque is 6.5" x 7.5" on Strathmore Fine Art Paper and has an image area of 4" x 5 5/8". It can be framed with your Hold to the Rod print or framed separately.