My love for scripture came to life when I combined it with the one thing I’ve done since childhood- art.
I’ve been drawing since I was 4 or so, and it seemed to be one of my favorite past times all through the years growing up.
There were many things from cars to cartoons - and Star Wars to Conan.. I especially liked to make realistic Conan pictures. 😄
I majored in Art in college and loved drawing still. But eventually I ended up married and raising a family, which meant full time work and the Art got set aside.
After a turn of events, I found myself deep in scripture at break times at work, and this is where my new art began..
I experienced a few years single parenting - helping with religious education at my church- working with the youth program- and volunteering for music- which led to singing and leading worship.
During that time I began making art again- scripture based art- I couldn’t get enough of the two things I really loved - combined.!
What started with drawings of Jesus for retreats and ideas and visions of how I see Jesus- led to painting - and portraits and eventually leaving my job to become a full-time Christian Artist- something I prayed about for years- and it began to be a reality for me.
A lot of wife approval and support - a couple of parents who always encouraged me - along with a friendly and talented oil painting mentor - and topped off with my never ending drive to learn and improve- led to the art that you see here in the shop.!
Several large church works in Texas, and several in Oklahoma came along the way. And I can say that I feel like I’m doing what I was meant to do. I have had several signs that that’s the case. 😉
I love the format for this site - and have been lucky enough to get found by so many nice people. Some of the best are very far away.!
Thank you for reading.! I hope you still have energy to shop ! 😄
-Randy