Advent Devotions: Holding On To Hope

My new Advent devotions e-book, "Holding On To Hope" has now been published for Kindle users. It has 25 short devotions (all new), Bible verses, questions for reflection, and prayers for use by individual Christians, small groups, or families on a daily basis from December 01 through until Christmas day.

Many of my Advent, Christmas, and Nativity drawings are also included in the book.

The US price is only 99 cents, so its well within everyone's budget...:)

You can check out a copy at the following link:

Stushie art: Appalachian Drawings video

Here's a link to my latest youtube art video which has many of my Appalachian drawings, from the earliest primitive  ones as I was learning my style, to the latest collectible art pieces.

Enjoy!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHACfpxQFKo

Art Devotions: Bible Artist - Exodus 35:30-33

Exodus 35:30-33        Then Moses said to the Israelites, "See, the LORD has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts-- to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood and to engage in all kinds of artistic craftsmanship. 

            I rediscovered art about six years ago. It happened late at night because, as usual, I couldn’t sleep. I came across a box of wax crayons, took some white paper from my printer, and started to draw. At first I was only doodling, but after a while shapes and forms, shades and objects began to emerge on the paper. I drew cartoons and abstracts, posters and religious designs. And then I made an amazing discovery: using my computer scanner and reversing the colors, I made wax crayon drawings look like stained glass windows and chalk art. I called the process ‘digital glass’ and have used it ever since.

            Last week I was commissioned to design a 2015 conference logo for the Presbyterian Association of Musicians. Last month, scores of churches throughout the world used my Easter drawings for their worship bulletins and screens. To date, I have sold over 650 prints and over 400 ACEO cards. I design Bible art cards for our church kids and teach them how to draw in a weekly art class. To think that it all began with a sleepless night, a box of crayons, and some ordinary white paper!

            I feel blessed and hope that my religious artwork pleases God. When I read about Bezalel in the Book of Exodus being given creative art skills by the Spirit of God, I am both humbled and delighted. He was empowered to design the sacred artwork in the sanctuary of the Holy Tabernacle. What a commission!  It seems that art is given a special place in the Bible. It appears that God also likes His people to create things artistically for Him.

Questions for personal reflection

What kind of art inspires me? How does religious art bring us closer to God?

Prayer:            Lord God, thank You for the blessings of artistic creativity that You have given to the world through the Holy Spirit. May we be drawn closer to You through the religious works of art that You have inspired throughout the centuries and across the nations. In Your Holy Name, we cheerfully pray. Amen.

John Stuart is the pastor of Erin Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. If you would like to comment on today’s message, please send him an email to traqair@aol.com. You can also view his latest and past art online at his website www.stushieart.com.

Today’s image is the poster design for the PAM 2015 conference. If you would like to view a larger version, please click on the following link: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8250/8635937266_cafcf4360b_b.jpg

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They tried to take away our Freedom, but Liberty prevailed!

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I love the old snow covered barns in East Tennessee during winter

Stushie art: Hero of The Dream

My tribute portrait to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr - a great American hero

Stushie Art: Spring Falls

For all of my Knoxville friends who are fed up with the snow already...an Appalachian Spring is just around the corner

Stushie Art:Glade Creek Mill in Winter

Glade Creek Grist Mill, Babcock State Park, West Virginia



One of the most beautiful restored watermills in the United States

Signed, numbered, and matted(11x14inch matte) limited edition 8x10 inch prints are available for only $20, plus shipping if necessary. Contact the artist at traqair@aol.com for details

My Artwork in Local Newspaper

An article about my artwork is included in today's Knoxville News-Sentinel. You can read the entire article at the following link:
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/dec/15/positive-image/

You can also view my art online at the following link: http://stushieart.wordpress.com/

Stushie Art becomes Artist of the Month

My artwork is being showcased and recognized on a national art website...:)

Stushie Art:New York print - Times Square at Night

For my two daughters who love the Big Apple...:)

My Art is featured on Art of Day

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Stushie's latest drawing



An Appalachian mill surrounded by Fall colors

Stushie Art: Sunsphere City

The best thing about living in Knoxville?



It has to be the Sunsphere...:)

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...baseball and apple pie

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Sunrise between the Twin Towers

Stushie art: Tobermory Harbor, Scotland

One of the most picturesque harbors in the world

Stushie Art: Townsend in the Fall

Townsend Riverwalk is beautiful in the Fall

Stushie Art: Dogwood Mill

Old Appalachian Mill surrounded by Dogwoods



I've been working on this all day...:)

Stushie Art: Fall in Leaves

If God ever wanted to create a Second Eden, he should plant it here in East Tennessee.