Sunday, January 4, 2009

Jumpin' on the bandwagon

Deadline for this was Monday, January 5 at noon. But please visit his website to see more of his artwork. See link below.

Okay, this is a no brainer. Follow the instructions below to receive a FREE 8x10 from a very talented artist. Quit reading....start copying and posting!!

I wanted to share these beautiful pictures and what the artist has to say about each one of them! Everyone can win a FREE signed 8x10 print of your choice (out of the three prints shown), by copying and posting to your blog or website this whole post! After you post, then send an e-mail to David (contact@bowman-art.com) with your website or blog address telling him you posted it and that you read about this offer on my blog. Also send him your name and mailing address and he will send your signed 8x10 print of your choice.David Bowman: has had a passion for art ever since he could pick up a pencil. He loves creating images of the Savior that inspire and uplift. Along with his Christian fine art, David has also written and illustrated a series of scripture storybooks for children titled "Who's Your Hero". Check out his website at http://bowman-art.com/indexFineart.htm to see more of his precious art.
"Innocence"The Savior tells us we need to become as little children to inherit the kingdom of God. I've often wondered what it is about little children Jesus loves most, and I think its their innocence. They are clean slates, seeing the world and others through untarnished eyes. Their hearts are pure, without the baggage of cynicism and self-doubt. In this piece, I've tried to imagine how a child would act upon meeting the Master for the first time. Without reservation or inhibition, I think he would simply want to play with Him. He would be at complete ease, allowing his pure little heart to soak in the love and laughter of His pure, infinite heart. Its no wonder Christ delights in these little ones and sets them up to be our examples.
"Security"One of the greatest human needs is a sense of security. In all aspects of life, we naturally gravitate towards anything that makes us feel safe. In this piece, I wanted to convey a sense of complete peace and calm like only the Savior can provide. It's a security that allows us to rest assured, without fear or worry, when we put ourselves trustingly in His arms. Little children have that inherent kind of trust in their parents, so it's fitting that the man and girl who modeled for "Security" are actually father and daughter. They generatedthe exact feel I was looking for.
"My Child"This piece conveys an intimate, up-close-and-personal feeling of the Savior's love. Notice how all the lines draw your attention and point towards Jesus' face in the center. I chose the name "My Child" because the only thing that could compare (even remotely) to Christ's compassion for us is the love of a parent for his/her child. This image is also intended to put things in perspective. Above all, we are God's children first. He allows us the privilege of experiencing parenthood for ourselves and we are entrusted to be the mothers and fathers of His children here on earth.






6 comments:

Shauna said...

HAPPY NEW YEAR~! Please add to this post this Happy New Year offer ends this Mon. Jan. 5th 2009 at noon! Make sure and e-mail David by if you haven't already with your favorite print and your blog address and mailing address. Hope you are having a beautiful Sunday! ♥ Hugs :) Shauna

Rhonda said...

Wow! Definitely a very talented artist!! WOW!

Lisa Loo said...

I didn't get that he was doing it for everyone until I read your post!! Ahhhh!! I would have missed it!! Thanx!

MC Boone said...

This is BEAUTIFUL!!! It totally made my day and made me shed... a few tears (haha) I love these paintings and drawings- he is clearly talented. I am so sad I missed the deadline today! I will have to check out his website. Thanks for posting this- totally was the uplift I needed and made a hormonal pregnant lady cry! (I would have cried anyway, pregnant or not!) So precious! Thanks Deb!

Jen said...

I can't wait to get mine. I posted about it. He has some beautiful artwork that speaks to my soul!

Anonymous said...

those pictures are beautiful! i swear... they are so touching!!!

and

i am baaaaaaack into blog world!!! i couldn't stay away. ♥

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