Small still life oil painting of a glass jar and some tangerines. 5" x 7" on a panel.

Importance of Art for Christians

"We need the sensitivity of the artist to bring to light what has gone unnoticed in our humdrum everyday experience, so that we notice things for the first time.

There are three reasons why I believe art is important for us as Christians and why many of us should be engaged in it ourselves, while others appreciate it and encourage Christian artists. The first has to do with the essence of our humanity and our relationship to God as humans; second is the ability of art to reveal truth and to transform; third is the way beauty causes people to long for the good, for justice, and ultimately for God."

From: God’s Design: The Arts as a Way of Being Human, Learning Truth, and Doing Justice by Rosie Perera

Francis Schaeffer on Creativity

“Being in the image of the Creator, we are called upon to have creativity.”

Francis Schaeffer
Art and the Bible

Dr. Francis Schaeffer  was an American Evangelical theologian, author and pastor. He established the L'Abri community in Switzerland.

“Beauty is a testimony to the presence of God."

“Flowers are a good place to see the kingdom of God,” Willard said. “Beauty is a testimony to the presence of God. It is good made present to senses.”

Dallas Willard - Seeking the Kingdom of God from Trinity blog, 10/27/2010

"God's masterpiece"

"For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago."

Ephesians 2:10
New Living Translation (©2007)

Still life oil painting of peacock vase and three peaches painted in George Ceffalio's class at the DuPage Art League.