OK I haven't actually started yet. I'll admit it. The prospect of starting over after almost a year of no drawing is taking me some time. I've been seeking inspiration from other artists who are attempting to do this faith through art thing.
One, Tim Barron, is pretty impressive. I can't give him an out right "This Guy is Great!" I just found out about him. What I can say though is that he seems to have something to say and he does it with style and humility. It's like iron sharping iron to quote a wise man from long ago. Check him out at: www.timbaron.blogspot.com/
There is another artist that I am kind of impressed by but I can't find any links to his work besides on a comic book gallery page. He goes by Apostle 13. Do you know him?
My experience over the past week as I attempt to build up my courage to begin again is under girded by these other men. As they work out the life of faith through art they serve as examples to me that it can be done and it can be done with artistic integrity and theological openness. It reinforces in me my idea about the importance of community and art. I don't even know these guys, yet they still inspire me and by their example they keep me accountable.
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. "
Col. 3:13
Grace and Peace
Chris
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