[6 Jul 2009 | 2 Comments | ]
A Self Portrait of Jesus Christ

I call this a “self portrait of Jesus Christ”, because this was the very first painting I created (circa 1996) where I invited the Spirit of God to create it Himself through me.
I took time first in prayer to ask the Spirit of God to actually
create through me in order for the final result to truly
be a work inspired by God rather than one of my own
accord.
I had come to a point where two things that made me
“me” were about to intersect, my gift as a visual artist
and my faith. …

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[18 Jun 2009 | 3 Comments | ]
Artist Makes Art Show A Family Affair (video)

Here’s video from ALFG subscriber Charlene Rice at the recent Spirit West Delmar event.
Charlene demonstrates that we artists don’t have to be the misunderstood “lone rangers” that we can at times be, but how much fun it can actually be having the whole family play a part in your next showing or event.
Do you think your family could join in the fun with you like Charlene’s did here? Would you see them as in the way or as a help?
Take a look and share your comments:

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[21 May 2009 | 7 Comments | ]
Video: God’s Masterpiece

This is a pretty cool video that ALFG subscriber Dave Weiss came across.
I love the message that it sends and how it’s an example of performance art that uses visual art (sculpting in this case) to communicate that message.
See for yourself, then post a comment here so that we’ll know what you think:

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[6 May 2009 | 4 Comments | ]
Art Student Makes Car Vanish: Before and After Pics

Dude! Where’s my car?!
Second year art student (and one of our Facebook friends) Sara Watson made an abandoned parked car “disappear” by painting it to blend in with it’s surroundings.
Why:
Sara says: “I was experimenting with the whole concept of illusion but needed something a bit more physical to make a real impact.” Sara is studying design at the University of Central Lancashire. It took the British student three weeks to make the car fade into its background.
The local recycling firm that donated the vehicle is now using it for advertising.
Take …