The Christian Artist Blog

Mar 2, Perseverance,
Acrylic Painting

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:12:13 GMT

The imagery in this particular work is intimately linked to several difficult experiences, namely the passing of my father in 2005, which carried over

Mar 2, Who Holds Who?
Acrylic Painting

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:11:36 GMT

This particular painting was the first in the 2003 body of work. The majority of the series from that year was centered on the mourning process I went

Mar 2, Rest,
Acrylic Painting

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:11:00 GMT

The acrylic painting Rest was the final piece in my 2003 body of work. In this particular series, I was using my artwork for cathartic purposes, mainly

Feb 10, The Prayer Shawl and the Fringe of Blue

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:07:14 GMT

The Prayer Shawl has a fringe of blue with a compelling history. Find out about the use of blue in the Bible.

Feb 3, A Pertinent Christian Symbol for the Artist

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:19:18 GMT

This Christian symbol is what I will pay close attention to as I set my artistic goals for 2010. You can do the same and be confident of an outstanding year as a Christian artist

Jan 30, Mixed Media Collage Art of Laraine E Centineo

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:04:52 GMT

The mixed media collage art of Laraine E Centineo expresses the dynamic, vibrant faith of this self-taught Christian artist. Read the story of her journey of faith.

Jan 16, Thoughts on Creativity by Gailand Coop

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:14:13 GMT

An essay on creativity, as it pertains to the Christian artist, by Gailand Coop

Jan 14, Two Turtledoves

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:09:53 GMT

The death of these two victims, was required by the Old Testament law, upon the birth of a child - Mike Messer. And if she be not able to bring a

Jan 12, You matter!

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:38:39 GMT

To every Christian artist who works hard and dreams of making a difference, this video is for you! What a powerful lesson from the creators of the great cathedrals of Europe! While the lady in the video is talking about the role of being a mother, it is without a doubt an accurate reflection of each of our roles as co-laborers in His kingdom. He is the one we must please.

Jan 7, Living Water, Oil on Canvas

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:00:27 GMT

Ann, what a cheery, splashy, LOVE washed painting! Can you can see what I see, in those warm and wet rocks? Reminds me of the Scripture 1 Pet 2:5

Jan 7, Life, Oil on Canvas

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:58:42 GMT

INSPIRED BY THE POWER OF THE CROSS Ann's oil painting is the sort of visual feast that I enjoy. She has not shied away from using all areas of the

Dec 18, An interesting definition of creativity

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:46:52 GMT

A definition of creativity: a provocative essay by Sgt. Jim Baxter, USMC, WW II and Korean War

Dec 17, Colors in the Bible

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:44:43 GMT

Explore the colors in the Bible for their symbolic meanings as well as their emotional power. Discover the clues for a supernatural author of the Bible.

Dec 10, A Goal Setting Activity for 2010

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:21:45 GMT

This goal setting activity for 2010 will help you set achievable goals that also inspire. Try it and accomplish more than you thought possible.

Nov 20, "Amazing Love", by Dalton Sexton, acrylic painting

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:32:39 GMT

My daughter was preparing for a craft show on the evening of July 2nd, 2009, to help fund her mission trip. I was struggling with depression that

Nov 12, Share your Christian paintings

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:34:51 GMT

I am thrilled to be able to invite other Christian artists to share their paintings. So come aboard, share your paintings and your inspiration. It will surely bless other visitors to this site. In the days to come, there will be more invitations to feature YOU, if you are a Christian artist. It will cost you nothing to share your work with everyone and it is so easy to do! I have heard from many of you from around the world and I know that you have waited for this. So this is your opportunity for conversation with others. So go ahead, visit often and share, as we grow together on this journey as Christian artists.

Oct 12, Overcoming low self esteem

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:41:17 GMT

Overcoming low self esteem is not as impossible as it may appear. Perhaps all that is needed is a paradigm shift in perception.

Sep 29, Playing with words once more.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:13:01 GMT

This poem below is based on the rather puzzling, and unusual verse in Psalm 36. Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. Ps 36:5 To the Clouds
If to the clouds your faithfulness extends
Where do I begin and where do I end
Like playing with Lego, Ill make a stack
You forgave my sin and took me back

This block is for food, in famine and plenty
A block for patience, when foolish and twenty
Here fits a block for answering faithless prayer
When hastily whispered, without a care

How high can I stack the blocks for your kindness
Rebuking me not for my ignorance and blindness
Blocks innumerable for revealing to me
Lessons slowly learned when I refused to see

Snap goes a block for keeping me healthy
Many a block for making me wealthy
Blocks for friends and dear family
This tower it totters gloriously

Higher and higher, beyond all I can see
Red and yellow blocks sparkling cheerily
Still further in the heavens is your mercy
Your faithfulness no longer a mystery

If all the worlds Lego were mine to build
And my memory true, of promises fulfilled
This tower of faithfulness yet I abort
Of blocks and thought, Im woefully short

Copyright 2009 Sara J To see other examples of my poetry combined with art click on the link below.

Sep 25, Overcoming procrastination as a Christian artist

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:51:46 GMT

Overcoming procrastination: helpful tips for the Christian artist

Sep 15, Mixed Media Collage Art of Roye Jan Myers

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:36:28 GMT

The mixed media collage art of Roye Jan Myers is a colorful reflection of her indomitable spirit. Read the inspiring story of this courageous Christian artist .

Aug 31, Pro life - art and technology

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:27:54 GMT

Pro life art and technology come together in this interesting new invention that is exhibited by the Royal College of Art in London.

Aug 28, Personal Goal Setting for the Christian Artist

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:21:39 GMT

Discover why personal goal setting is what will jettison you into superb artistic productivity.

Jul 29, Art for Healing - how to employ this powerful spiritual force.

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:37:38 GMT

Art for healing your broken and bruised spirit is worth exploring. If you have never utilized this God-given spiritual gift, here are a few suggestions from my studio to help you.

Jul 29, Your Christian testimony can be expressed in art. Find out how.

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:31:06 GMT

Try this exercise to help you begin expressing your Christian testimony in your art.

Jul 21, The irrepressible need to communicate!

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:41:07 GMT

Jul 18, My King

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:54:56 GMT

Returning from visiting family and friends, half way around the world evokes contrary emotions. There is the all pervasive joy of renewed relationships, love and sharing. But it is always seasoned with the inevitable teary goodbyes that end our times together. I am so grateful that when I leave to return home, there is one 'Goodbye' I never have to say. Never do I have to leave my best friend, Jesus, behind. His presence is ever with me - a constant comfort. I never wander too far that I am outside His kingdom, or His dominion.

May 19, Deeply Convicting

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:43:21 GMT

This movie in all its simplicity is deeply convicting. How many of us are as generous as this young father? Despite his humble circumstance, he spreads the love of Jesus to his world. Are we each fulfilling our role in the God's kingdom, or are we allowing our limitations to cloud our potential to impact the world? Our time upon this earth is limited, but the One who has gifted it to us is limitless. Find out how to manage this priceless resource to change your world for His glory.

May 12, Rock of Ages; a polymer clay sculpture inspired by a beloved hymn.

Tue, 12 May 2009 22:31:19 GMT

Rock of ages an old beloved hymn has comforted Christians through many of lifes storms. This sculpture was inspired by the Biblical references to the Rock that may encourage you as it helped me.

May 9, Contemporary sculptures in polymer clay and stone.

Sat, 09 May 2009 22:51:13 GMT

Contemporary sculptures in polymer clay that express ancient truth. I used polymer clay with stone to create these sculptures in the round.

May 1, Secrets from Noahs ark for the Christian artist

Fri, 01 May 2009 23:16:49 GMT

Noahs ark - a special commission with powerful lessons for the Christian artist.

Apr 29, Parables Show

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:46:18 GMT

The Sower was accepted into the Parables Show in Dallas. There were 200 works of art that had to be culled to about 100 works. Patricia Meadows was one of the jurors. She is the Senior Vice President of Hall Financial Group, and Senior Curator and Collection Manager of the Texas Sculpture Garden. Mrs. Meadows is owner of Art Connections, co-founder and a long-term curator of the Dallas Visual Art Center. The other was Fujimura Makoto, born in 1960 in Boston, Massachusetts and educated bi-culturally between the US and Japan. In 1992, Makoto was honored as the youngest artist ever to have had a piece acquired by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo. The Parables opening was preceded by a wonderful concert in the Park Cities Presbyterian church across the street. This was a terrific show with plenty of unique Christian art. I was humbled to be one of the artists to win a Blue Ribbon for The Sower.

Apr 28, Hope and Faith

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:07:49 GMT

Hope and faith redeems lost time - a unique benefit available only to Christians. Understanding time, from a Biblical point of view can deepen your resolve to pursue your calling.

Apr 20, Columbine Remembered

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:54:32 GMT

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the tragedy at Columbine. I watched an interview on TV with Brooks, a friend of one of the killers, and his parents. It was apparent that the horror of that event is still fresh for them today, as it must be for the numerous others who were fortunate to survive. They were still bewildered by the horrific presence of evil that day, expressed through the young lives of the two killers, who mercilessly gunned down their classmates. In sharp contrast, the sweetness of Rachel's life, one of the victims of that tragedy, is as inspiring today as it was 10 years ago. If you have not yet read the amazing story of this young artist, today would be a good day to remember Columbine. May you remember that in the midst of worst expression of human evil, God's presence is evident, as He reveals Himself through young Rachel's life. Technorati Profile

Apr 13, Horse Art in Polymer Clay

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:32:35 GMT

Horse Art Sculpture in Polymer Clay; simple reliefs that taught me lessons I don't want to repeat.

Apr 9, Law of abundance, myth or reality?

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:05:43 GMT

The law of abundance: myth, reality or counterfeit. Understand true abundance, especially as it applies to the Christian visual artist.

Apr 8, The Parables Show in Dallas

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:48:50 GMT

There is a Christian art show that is gaining popularity here in Dallas. This year it is called Parables - Surprised by the Truth. Hosted as part of the PCPC Arts Festival, it is a much publicized show. Volunteers from the Park Cities Presbyterian Church run it very professionally. A large number of artists come together for the common goal of giving visual expression to the Bible. The show runs from April 25- May 3, 2009. If you happen to be in the Dallas Fort Worth area, it would be well worth your time to check it out. I made it through the initial jury selection process and am waiting to find out if I have made through the second round. To see one of my entries and how I created it read on.