Own a piece of original art! I am thrilled to announce that we have launched “The Book of Saints” at its own website. We are still adding some things but the site is up and operational. Take a look. www.thebookofsaints.com We will be posting past work and we are acceptingContinue Reading
I often think that one of the most overlooked periods of sacred art is the early 1900s. Christian artists of that period had a deep respect for tradition but were nit afraid to adapt traditional forms to contemporary needs. If anything their work displays a logical progression in the developmentContinue Reading
“When regard for the truth has been broken down or even slightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.” Truth is a casualty of our modern era. We have become very good at sidestepping any admittance of an absolute truth. President Abraham Lincoln was once embroiled in a dispute with aContinue Reading
“As the new Heaven and Earth will represent the fullness of creation, we will also enjoy the fullness of our gifts.” How will we live in the new Heaven and the new Earth? Will the creatives among us continue to create? Will there be work? Will we be bored, sitingContinue Reading
“When we accept the offer of Jesus we experience the calm and serenity that Zaccheus experienced when salvation came to his house. This is the Peace of Christ.” The Repentant Sinner In 1886 Leo Tolstoy wrote a short story titled “The Repentant Sinner.” In the story a seventy yearContinue Reading
“Throughout history the Church urges us to be persistent in our efforts to evangelize the world. “ One of the great mysteries of Christianity is how God uses the virtues of humility and persistence to achieve great things. We see this throughout the Bible and throughout the history of Christianity.Continue Reading
“”the knot of Eve’s disobedience was loosed by the obedience of Mary. For what the virgin Eve had bound fast through unbelief, this did the virgin Mary set free through faith.” Latest work, inspired by the painting by Johann Georg Melchior Schmidtner (1700). Mary is the new “Eve.” Her obedienceContinue Reading
“In all things, give glory to God.” God is the Author of Our Victories All that we have, all that we are, all the talents, traits, interests, and abilities that make each of us unique individuals, are given to us by God. They are given to us along with aContinue Reading
“I could have done so much more.” Schindler’s Regret Oskar Schindler was a German industrialist living in Poland at the onset of the second World War. As the Nazi war machine began taking Jewish prisoners, Schindler saw an opportunity to make money. Because of his position and influence he wasContinue Reading
“evil may be depicted but it must be depicted beautifully.” How do we depict the demonic and the devil in sacred art? In September, September 17 to be precise, we celebrate the feast day of Saint Hildegard von Bingen. Saint Hildegard was a truly remarkable woman. She was born inContinue Reading