Launching out into the deep in obedience to the command of Jesus was the inspiration for this watercolor painting. Simon had to do it as does the fisherman in the painting. Every act of creativity is ultimately an act of faith.

"When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking." Luke 5:5-6