My Brooklyn Art Library Sketchbook Project is Done

As usual I wanted to do a project that would share the Gospel. From their list of approved themes, I chose the theme Villains and Heroes, because as any long-time reader of this blog knows, I believe all heroes are patterned after the attributes of Jesus. I did this very simple project to show what some of those attributes are. I hope you like it. This project was a lot of fun and if you have a spare $25, I heartily recommend giving the next one a try.
For more information on the Sketchbook Project go to http://www.thesketchbookproject.com

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My Entry into the Sketchbook Project 2012

This year I decided to participate in the Brooklyn Art Library’s Sketchbook Project. All the entries will become part of a touring exhibit and then be placed permanently in their collection. There were numerous themes to choose from. The one that suited me best was Heroes and Villains. I just finished the cover of the book and thought I would share it here.

The cover for my entry into the 2012 Sketchbook Project World Tour

I’m not sure where the whole book will go yet but the cover shows the general idea. the ultimate battle between the ultimate hero and the ultimate villain. My goal is to show that nearly every great hero of nearly every great story shares attributes of the hero of the greatest story ever told. The secondary theme is to remind people that each of us is in a battle against the same opponent. My hope is that this piece will at least get people to consider Jesus as the hero of their story.

When the book is finished I will post it in its entirety.

This is just another example of a way an artist can use his gift to tell the story of Jesus. How will you use your gift?