Be Still And Listen For God’s Message
In an instant, the once ominous clouds metamorphosed into a vibrant tapestry, painted by the rays of God’s divine light.
In an instant, the once ominous clouds metamorphosed into a vibrant tapestry, painted by the rays of God’s divine light.
Is art supposed to be nothing more than a clever way of making obvious statements?
We should all be like sunflowers, following The Son and expecting His return with excitement and anticipation.
One of the top questions I am asked is “What Bible do you have and how do you paint in it?”
Waters cannot quench His love
Overwhelming thoughts bring my mind to surrender
To the garden of my soul, I return, to find my Maker waiting for me.
There is something inside of us that longs for wholeness because we are made to pursue holiness—to be holy.
Christian artists are servants of the King of kings with a commission from Him. He does not have to put one artist down to advance another.
Filmed by his son and founder of Wanderlust Productions, Darren Wilson, “Conversations with Gary Wilson” is a four-part series capturing the elder Wilson’s personal history as a life-long creative.
Is my artistic life a career or a ministry? Does my art serve me or do I use it to serve the Lord and others?
The role of the artist has always been a source of discomfort for those in charge of the Church. Artists are not good little soldiers who love to march in line.
Our monthly event for October will be hosted by Montgomery Grace in Traveler’s Rest on Sat., Oct 19th at 5:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of painting!
We are all created in the image of God. He is creative, so we have that ability to create as well, though your method may be different from mine.
The same Spirit who guides in the crafting of the work signals us with a release when we are done.
So, for the artist who wants to co-create with God, there is more process than performance, more time in the secret place.
As I walk in the Spirit, I can go from work to work, creating the very things I was created to create! Long ago, the Lord planned my life for me.
His divine light captured at sunrise from the Smoky Mountain National Park. I am delighted to share the gift of nature through the lens of my camera and the eyes He has given me to see His wonders. May you feel inspired to share this image and post with others.
But maybe creativity isn’t something that’s just birthed in childhood. When the Holy Spirit whispers to us, “Go for it,” maybe all we have to do is jump.
This is my most recent painting, capturing what God is speaking to me about the metamorphic process we’ve been going through.
Talent, the ability to learn to do something, is a gift from God. Skill, the ability to do something, is our gift back to the Lord.
My eyebrows sank in disappointment, and the perfectionist inside me started to clench her fists. What do you mean, What happens if I disagree? What happens is that I don’t get a good grade!
This in-depth study of the creative personality will shed some light on the often misunderstood workings of creativity and will remove some of its mystery.
There are ways to combat this disheartening rut, though. Not all hope is lost. Here are a few steps to rekindle creativity and overcome writer’s block.
If a person wants to begin to increase their creative production, it will be necessary to develop as many of these mental attitudes as possible.
He loves to see our little ideas flourish and bloom. He loves to give us gifts when we need them or least expect them.
Dione White is the kind of artist that paints her life. She’s vibrant and intentional with her canvases and how she spends her days.
Is it possible to be balanced between convergent and divergent thinking? Of course, it is possible. In fact, that is the goal. But this often requires work.
We see that we are all born creative. After all, we are made in God’s image, and the first thing God tells us about Himself is that He is creative.
Here’s the good news, though: Going back, trying again, and making things right teaches us lessons we may not learn otherwise.
God never erases us. He works through us by allowing us to share in His imagination. Your product will always carry your personality as well as God’s.
As her talents and skills have developed, Akiane Kramarik has tackled more intricate forms of art with acrylic and oil-based paints. Over the course of time, her work has evolved with her age, becoming more lifelike and graphic, especially as she uses real models for inspiration and guidance.
In his late works, Michelangelo puts aside all knowledge of the human body and his learning about art and goes back to creating his inner images in a naive and direct way, obeying only the dictates of his soul.
It wasn’t until she was in her thirties that Margie Johnson even called herself a creative. “The Lord has given me a gift, so whatever I paint is from Him,” she explains. “He comes out in what I do.”
Michelangelo’s intense faith was the primary cause of the greatness of his work. His faith did more than affect the nature of his work—it affected his very thinking on the origin and function of art.
Mary is referred to directly in 10 chapters in the Gospels and ‘speaks’ only 5 times. However, she is 2nd only to Jesus in Christian art.
We must first identify the enemy. Once you know what it is, you can face it head on and it can no longer have power over you. Sometimes, the ‘watcher’ can look like laziness. But in reality, laziness is nothing more than an outward sign of an inner fear of failure.
Making art is chancy. It doesn’t mix well with predictability. Uncertainty is essential, and tolerance of uncertainty is the pre-requisite for succeeding.
Makoto Fujimura is a warrior with paint whose main goal is to inspire Jesus-followers into a more authentic artistic life. He is a man of lasting vision and true craftsmanship. The world needs you, Mako, and so do I.
A Place for the Heart exists to teach and inspire generations to live wholeheartedly in their identity as sons and daughters of the Heavenly Father.
The vast majority of artists feel disenfranchised, misunderstood, and on the periphery of their church. They must continue to seek the Lord’s guidance and become more like Him. He can make a place for them among the Church.
An often asked question is, “What is creativity?” A superficial definition might be “to relate two or more things that were not previously related. But this does not really explain the heart of the matter.