Light of the World
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Division: Community
Art Price: SOLD
As an artist, a lot of times I get caught up in creating a perfect image or have stipulations. I wanted this piece to reflect how Christ is a cornerstone, no matter the humanity we’re all familiar with. Not forgetting we’re told plainly to come as we are, I set aside techniques I have learned and picked up through schooling and elsewhere to create a very raw, primitive collage of negative ideas with Jesus as the redemptive focal point. We are all raw and broken and familiar with the topics discussed in this painting. Christ is our hope and foundation in an unstable, corrupted world; our refuge and salvation.
Greetings, Favored One!
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Division: Community
Art Price: $875
Luke 1:28, “Greetings, Favored One!” or “Thou art highly favored, the Lord is with thee. (KJV)” may be my favorite part of the whole Christmas Story. Goodness reigns at that moment. Mary does what is right and proceeds to give us one of the most beautiful prayers. Joseph, Elizabeth, Zechariah, everyone gets to be an instrument in The Lord’s will. I love how goodness takes over; it is such a powerful reminder as we wait for it to happen again.
Out of the Darkness
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Art Price: SOLD
JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW “You called me out of the darkness into Your wonderful light”. 1 Peter 2:9 We don’t have to be afraid of the dark anymore! Because of Christ we’re no longer doomed to wander lost in a forest of shadows and fear; His birth is the lighted sky that beckons the way out. Silhouetted children run to it through the dark woods from which the tree for Christ’s cross will come. Representing the new creatures we can become because of Jesus, two birds soar from the darkness into the wonderful light. In reverse silhouette are Forget-Me-Nots, reminding me Christ’s birth is only half the story of why I am no longer condemned to an eternity of darkness.
Light of the Chapel
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Color is the presence of Light. Alizarin crimson, cerulean blue, cobalt violet and viridian green…these are the colors of the artist’s palette. As light illuminates color on the canvass it brings life to worship in this chapel. The brightest light is the pure white light in the window that represents the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Comfort in Darkness
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After reading the verses this is the image that came to mind. It really just was taken from the thought that we carry the tools to be guided through life. Jesus will be with you to help and guide you like a candle in the dark.
The Hand of God
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Division: Scholar
Art Price: SOLD
Baby Jesus (the Light of the world) holding His mother’s hand symbolizes how He holds all of our lives in His hands.
Now step back at least 10 feet to view my piece. You can get a better effect when viewing it from a distance.
Set Free
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My drawing represents my struggle I’ve had with the world and the freedom that the Lord brings. In this picture, it shows myself encased in ice which represents the world, while the light, representing God, is melting away all the pressure, lies, heartache, and pain that the world brings. I am set free by God and His all-powerful and over-coming light.
Dancing in the Light
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Division: Scholar
Art Price: SOLD
This painting represents how we can find hope and happiness in dark times.
Sharing the Light
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Art Price: $175
I interpreted “Jesus the Light” differently than most because I wanted it to be unique. It’s titled ‘Sharing the Light’ because it shows Jesus lending us His light and a Christian sharing that light with a non-believer. God placed a picture similar to this in my heart and said, “Start painting!” I spent more time praying about it than painting, asking Him to guide my hands and create something to inspire His people. I actually stumbled onto the verse after conceiving the picture, but isn’t it perfect? I’m thrilled to share with you the picture God placed in my heart. One last thing, thank You God for everything! I literally couldn’t have done it without You!
He is the Light
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Division: Scholar
Art Price: $125
I was inspired by John 8:12. When Jesus spoke again to the people He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
His Light
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When I heard the phrase “Jesus the Light,” I immediately though of our source of light, the sun. Humans are naturally dependent on the sun as we are on Jesus’ light, and as the moon eclipses the sun, so our sin eclipses the SON. The words on this painting are from the song “World on Fire” by Trading Yesterday. They work well with this piece because despite the shadow night casts on the sun, we know it will be morning, and as distractions cast a shadow on Jesus’ light, we can be confident that we will see it again.
The Nativity
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Division: Scholar
Art Price: SOLD
Little Rock Christian Academy-Art One-1st Period-group entry: Matthew 2: 2-12 tells us of the star (light) that announced the Messiah’s birth. It went before the wise men and guided them until “it came and stood over where the young child was”.
Sonlight
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Division: Scholar
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If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me; your right hand will hold me fast. If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Psalm 139:9-12
Searching
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I chose to paint this little boy from Kenya because I thought it depicted how we should seek after God until we are covered in His light.
Grandfather’s Boots
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Art Price: $250
The boots represent feet that have walked a long way, but are blessed because they have always walked in Gods light.
