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Road Show Behind the Scenes Sketches

tsnipes — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 03:37:56 +0000

Take a look at the concept art created for our recent blog post:

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Give the Gift of Art for Artists and Lovers of Art

tsnipes — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:26:52 +0000

This Christmas, help us reach more artists by giving the gift of art!

Our “By Design” Sketchbook and Visual Journal has served as a great way for artists to create while reading relevant scriptures on the sketchbook pages. Preview it here>>

The original art by artist and “Art Lessons From God” author Tony Snipes now available in framed, unframed and home decor related form. Preview the Christmas selection here>>

Here’s a quote from a recent customer:

“Okay, I got the poster and it’s awesome!!….now I’m just trying to find a frame for it that is worthy….”

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“Art Lessons from God” Visits Puerto Rico and 3 Kings Day

tsnipes — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:38:51 +0000

While temperatures are beginning to drop, it’s aways warm in sunny Puerto Rico!

Check us out as ”Art Lessons From God” checks out the art of Old San Juan:

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I kept seeing art work and crafts that represented the Magi or the 3 Kings from the biblical stories, and I had to ask one of the locals why.

I found out that “3 Kings Day” is a day that is celebrated in Puerto Rico. Also known as “The Feast of the Three Kings” or “the Epiphany”, the day takes place every year on January 6th. Especially important to children, the day is the eve that they will receive their gifts.

The day represents when the wisemen visited the young Christ Child bringing Him gifts.

Puerto Rican tradition states that on the Eve of the Epiphany children collect hay, straw or grass and place it in boxes or containers under their beds. This gesture is a gift of food for the Kings’ Horses while they rest in between deliveries.

If a child is good for the past year he will receive candy, sweets or toys. If the child was naughty he or she would find a lump of dirt or charcoal in his box.

This tradition is said to be much older than that of Santa’s visit on Christmas Eve.

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2 Things You’ve Said You Want

tsnipes — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:35:57 +0000

Hey folks-

I always try to make sure that the content we post here on “Art Lessons From God!” is relevant and something that you find of value.

In an effort to maintain this focus, I just want to check and see if your voice has been heard. From my last spot check with many of you, you said you want to discuss and know more about:

1. How to hear from God.

2. How to discover what God wants you to do with your talent.

Please let me know if the above is true and/or what else you’d like to gain from this online community.

Post your feedback!

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Is Digital Art “Cheating”?

tsnipes — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:07:42 +0000

This is one of those controversial issues that may not be known to those outside of the art community, but has been thought about if not openly discussed among visual artists.

I personally was originally trained to use more traditional tools for more traditional methods of visual art, specifically painting. I was introduced to electronic tools automatically as I studied Graphic Design and Illustration.

Initially I was intrigued with how digital tools such as Photoshop allowed more for corrections and testing concepts within the cleaner and more “forgiving” environment of a screen versus a canvass or art paper.

You may have found as I have that now Digital Art calls for its own level of skill and ability as much as the traditional art form does.

Gone are the days of simply adding a lens flare or using layers alone and expecting to have a creation that meets your expectations.

Today’s artists that choose to pursue the digital route know that their skills with their digital tools have to be as sharp (if not more than) as with using a pencil or paint brush.

But what do you say?

Is the use of digital art “cheating” as far as you’re concerned? Post a comment and let us know what you think:

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