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SAVE THIS DATE: Sunday June 17, 3pm-5pm

2012-02-09T15:10:00.001-07:00

photography by Starry Night Media

Hey there, I want to invite you and ask if you'd please save this date:

Sunday June 17 from 3pm-5pm to attend a very special Fundraising Art Event for me.

I am embarking on some new adventures that will have me traveling around the world doing art and connecting with people in creative ways. I would like to give opportunity for you to partner with me in these journies.

"You are invited to a Fundraising Art Event for artist Lisa Marten."

Sunday June 17

3pm-5pm

The Woman of Steel Gallery

3640 Chinden Blvd.

Garden City, ID 83714

www.womanofsteelgallery.com

"Come and enjoy the elegant and artistic atmosphere of The Woman of Steel Gallery owned by artist Irene Deely, for an exclusive fundraising Art Event featuring the art of artist, Lisa Marten. Hear about Lisa's upcoming creative adventures in art, travel, and ministry and get a chance to engage with her and learn how you can help support her work. Several of her mixed media abstract expressionist paintings will be on display and for sale. Along with the chance to order limited prints of some of her work, there will be an opportunity to win a painting that will be auctioned off. Experience live jazz music by Rex & Beverly, fine catering by private caterer Lauren Ianniciello, and a special live performance of painting and dance by artists Lisa Marten & Lukas Evergreen."

You can preview Lisa's art here at her art blogsite: www.revelatorart.blogspot.com

and on her Facebook Page: revelatorART: Lisa Marten

If you know you can come please RSVP to:

Lisa Marten

revelatorart@yahoo.com

And if you know of anyone (in your friends, family, business, church, wherever) who you think would be interested in attending this event and helping to support me, please pass on this information to them. Thank you so much.

Art Show & Live Performance at Art in the Bar V

2012-02-08T09:47:00.005-07:00

Art in the Bar V: Saturday February 18, 2012: Noon-10pm:

The Knitting Factory Concert House. 416 S. 9th Street. Boise, ID.

Boise's largest local art show is back! Come meet and mingle with over 40 local artists (including ME!) that will be displaying & selling art inside The Knit.

This show is FREE & open to ALL AGES.

Full bar with I.D.

This is going to be our best yet-you won't want to miss it!

AND...back by popular demand...there will be a live avant-garde performance by Marten/Evergreen and Company!

A NEW live avant-garde performance of choreographed dance, painting, music, & drama with the continued collaboration from the inspirations of Lisa Marten and Lukas Evergreen along with the company of Krysta Nebeker, Jeremy Busack and Boise's very own singer-songwriter Naomi Psalm will be performing live in the alley in front of The Knitting Factory Concert House at 5pm.

** important note*** this performance will be documented by professional photographers and videographers and the raw material will be processed into a cinematic art piece. We would love to ask for our viewers assistance for them to bring their cameras and shoot video alongside them and email back your shots to either Luke or Lisa so that we may get all the best shots possible. Your name will be accredited for your contribution

So don't miss it! We'll be just outside the front doors performing at 5pm in a unique installation piece we call "the Bubble".

Art...opens doors, opens cultural barriers, opens Heaven, opens healing, opens hearts!

2012-01-26T09:43:00.002-07:00

This is what I'm made for! This is the kind of stuff I'm stepping out into...as a traveling art minister going to the nations. God is so in love with us and so willing to partner with us in our life adventure. He really does love to co-create with us. He really does speak healing through the creative arts in prophetic ways. It not just about the wonderful art we want to create on canvas, or in a song, or through a poem, or in a dance, etc....it's also about the art God wants to create within each of us...it's about really seeing that we are beautiful works of art created by God himself. This video of true events is a testimony! Art can open doors & open hearts & OPEN HEAVEN! Art is a language that speaks to the heart.

Traveling Artist: New Beginnings

2011-12-19T21:30:00.003-07:00

Taking Art and Ministry Around the World

Full time working artist, Lisa Marten , takes her creative talents, Heart for people , and love for god to local communities near and far as a full time art minister.

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I, send me.” -Isaiah 6:8

"tHIS IS MY PRAYER FOR YOU: THAT YOU WILL NOT ONLY LOVE MUCH, BUT WELL."~PHILIPPIANS 1:9

As you may know...I’ve been a full time working artist for 13 years. I utilize many different mediums and a variety of artforms within my art business revelatorART. Along with a way of life and my income, Art is a form of worship to God for me. I partner with God throughout my creative process. My desire is that His heart may be revealed to people through the art I create. I have a degree in Psychology and have utilized art therapy with children and adults and have seen the healing and therapeutic results of art when people allow themselves to connect to their hearts through creativity. I’ve been a volunteer art minister and leader with the arts ministry VineArts at the Boise Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Boise, Idaho for the past 7 years where I’ve served people through creative activities and artistic focus within ministry. I’ve worked side by side with other arts ministers connecting with artists and getting to see people gain a deeper understanding of themselves as creative beings created by God. Throughout the years I’ve traveled around the world (sometimes for exploring and sometimes to serve and help in other countries-I’ve even lived overseas). Regardless what the trip might be for, I’ve always found myself doing art and connecting with other artists on my travels. My training in all of these areas (whether organized or organic) has prepared me for something new and inspiring. Recently I’ve recognized how I can join both art and ministry together by traveling to places where I have connections (people I’ve met who are already living and serving abroad to communities small and large) to bring art as a form of ministry and worship to those communities in creative ways. It’s this endeavor that I want to bring to your attention to share my heart with you about. I’m going to be taking art and ministry around the world.

THE WHOLE WORLD IS MY CANVAS!

Upcoming Travels in Art and Ministry

As you can imagine, I’m looking forward to my future travels around the world bringing art as ministry to communities near and far.

Each place I’m sent to (with it’s differingculture and demographics) will require different kinds of art ministry.

“we get to PAINT on people’s lives.”

~Dean Estes, Artist and Art Minister

One place I might work with a small group doing individual artistic activities with them as examples to help them connect closer with themselves and God.

“everyone gets to PLAY.”

~Jessie Nilo, Artist/Art Minister and Director of VineArts

Another place I might work with a larger group doing art activities that exercise community by allowing them to work side by side with each other to create something together.

Some places I’m to go to I already have had confirmation for, and other places I’ve yet to know for sure...but wherever I am sent, whoever I’m to meet with, and whenever I’m to go, I know that it’s going to be a creative adventure!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO PARTNER WITH ME IN MINISTRY?

Would you be willing to partner with me in prayer as I take these steps on this creative journey? You see, we’re in this together. I really do believe I take you with me wherever I go. You’re a part of this adventure as much as I am. I appreciate your prayers and your encouragement more than you realize.

And If you’d like to help financially towards travel expenses and/or art supplies, any contribution would be a blessing and appreciated. Contact me for details. revelatorart@yahoo.com

I will be writing about my adventures on my art blogsite: www.revelatorart.blogspot.com . You can receive the posts in your email by subscribing to it on the site. And if you’d like to be kept up to date on a more personal level via email where I will be posting prayer requests and updates, please contact me: revelatorart@yahoo.com and let me know and I’ll be sure to add you to my email newsletter list. Thank you.

STAY TUNED: SOON I WILL ANNOUNCE AN UPCOMING TRIP FOR APRIL...

2011: a year of travels, art ministry, live painting, and new beginnings

2011-12-19T17:37:00.001-07:00

2011 has been a year full of rich experiences including travels, connections in art ministry, painting live, and realizations of new beginnings. I’m looking forward to 2012!

No matter where I seem to go in this world I am led to be who I am: an art minister with a heart to connect with others through art.

Travels

my journey to middle earth:

In February I left the frigid temperatures of Idaho and traveled to the balmy beaches of North Island, New Zealand where I stayed with friends in the surfing village of Raglan on the west coast. Little did I know when I began to plan the trip 3 years ago how important the journey was going to be to my heart, to my soul, to my spirit, to my creativity.

Although I grew up on the beaches of Hawaii, this year I got to try something I’d never done before...I got to go surfing! And not only did I get to go surfing, I got to go surfing at one of the top surfing beaches in the world! Raglan Beach, New Zealand! Thank you Tash for loaning me your board and for the pointers! I loved the feeling of riding those waves! Next time...I’m gonna actually get up on that board! Hahaha!!!

Some of the things I got to do in New Zealand involved a journey to Middle Earth & visit to the actual site of Hobbiton; a drive to Rotorua (a geo-thermal area); an authentic Maori tribal dance experience; surfing, sunning, & running on beaches; trekking through the bush & hiking to waterfalls; a visit to Narnia and the actual beach of entry; and connecting with artists and art ministers.

STATESIDE:

Laity Lodge.Kerrville, Texas
Retreat for Pastors & Ministers to artists:

In May I had the fun opportunity to travel to the third annual Retreat for Pastors & Ministers to Artists held at Laity Lodge in Kerrville, Texas. Speakers David Taylor & Frederica Green & Singer/Songwriter/Musician Brooke Waggoner & Artists Phaedra Taylor & Shannon Newby shared their hearts & talents with us. I traveled with 3 other art ministers from our VineArts Leadership team at Boise Vineyard. This was my second retreat to attend and it truly felt like coming home as we reconnected with art ministers we had met last year from all over the States & the world. This year I had the chance to meet many new art ministers and enjoyed the heart to heart conversations & fellowship. Art ministry can look very different within various Christian denominations, churches, universities, communities, and work places...but regardless of our differences, we all share one faith in God and one heart to connect with artists & creative hearts. And we desire to see the creative process of making art valued & expressed within our world and we recognize that we can learn from each other. These people are a part of my “tribe”!

Biola University.Los Angeles, CA

CIVA Conference:

In June I traveled to Los Angeles, California to attend the biannual conference for CIVA (Christians In the Visual Arts). It was my first time attending a CIVA conference (though CIVA has existed since the 80’s). I had the wonderful privilege of traveling to the conference with our Director of VineArts, Jessie Nilo where we also met up with New Renaissance Founder/Author/Pastor/Artist J.Scott McElroy. Jessie & Scott were both on the list of speakers in the breakout sessions of the conference. The conference is held to gather professional artists who are Christians from around the States & the world to dialogue about the very unique position we all hold in this world….to be leaders & make a difference in our world & communities (whether that’s the marketplace, entertainment media, universities, research, cities, churches, etc.) through the talents we have been given. As I sat in on the sessions & conversed with artists throughout the conference I found myself inspired, encouraged, and honored to be counted amidst such talented & quality people!

Seattle, Wa:

In August I took a trip back to my old home city of Seattle. It was a chance to reconnect with old friends who I hadn’t seen in years (some of whom I hadn’t seen since college graduation 19 years ago!), hang out and enjoy the things I love about the city and have conversation with emerging artists. One of the highlights for me of the trip was a spontaneous opportunity to view a very special art exhibit at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral. It was an international traveling art exhibit that was displayed throughout the sanctuary and side chapel. "icons in transformation" by artist Ludmila Pawlowska was an absolute inspiration to interact with in such a beautiful setting. I was personally encouraged and inspired through the art and found myself wiping away tears as I connected with many of the pieces. Ludmila's expression of the ancient artform of iconography, through mixed media abstract paintings and sculptures, gave the modern worshipper a fresh perspective to connect with the Divine through contemplative prayer and art. And speaking of contemplative prayer & art...this year I’ve been a part of two small groups & an on-line community that have taught me the beautiful ancient prayer forms & it has enriched my prayer life!

Austin, Texas:

In November I flew to Austin, Texas for the first time. I went to visit friends and experience the music & art of the City of Music. Like the trip to Seattle, I went to reconnect with old friends and found myself encouraged by the connections with artists that I happened upon and inspired by the art exhibits I was able to take in and experience. I visited the Blanton Art Museum and had the amazing honor of seeing an international traveling art exhibit by Nigerian artist El Anatsui. I fell in love with his work and was moved & inspired by his art. "With over 60 works installed from his "When I Last Wrote to You About Africa" exhibit. From early wood trays and ceramics, to rare drawings and paintings, to sculptures made from driftwood, to his most recent luminous metal wall hangings [like the photo below] the exhibition traces connections among global, local, and personal histories, and shows how, through transforming materials once overlooked or discarded, El Anatsui seeks to find meaning in the power of culture and memory." I also had the chance to visit several churches in the Austin area and connected with art ministers with thriving art ministries. And I experienced the Austin Studio Tours where I got to tour several local artists studio spaces & talk to them about their art & creative processes. Austin was FULL of cool art & music and I barely touched the surface while I was there!!!

“We get to PAINT on people’s lives.”

~Dean Estes, Artist & Art Minister

Painting Live: In Churches

CLF in March:

In March I traveled to Ontario, Oregon with a team of artists from VineArts. We joined with the church, Christian Life Fellowship, for their monthly Worship Night. Three of our team painted live to the worship music during the service. This was a fun & exciting night to be a part of. CLF has a thriving art ministry led by Art Director Jen Rold (who is originally from VineArts at Boise Vineyard).

CLF in May:

In May I was able to travel once again to Ontario, Oregon with a team of artists from VineArts. We very happily joined up with the church, Christian Life Fellowship for their monthly Worship Night. Three of our team painted live to the worship music during the service (one of our team included a young artist from CLF to join her). We were also joined by a hip hop dance troop that performed too!

Art & Worship Events

“Everyone gets to PLAY.”

~Jessie Nilo, Artist/Art Minister & Director of VineArts

Discipleship Group:

One of the things I absolutely love to do is help facilitate Art & Worship events for groups small & large. There something so cool about watching people who don’t normally think of themselves as artists, stand side by side & create something together as a way of worshipping God. In July I partnered with VineArts Leader Dean Estes & we worked together to bring the special experience to a small group of 20 somethings who desired to experience a creative way to connect with God and with each other.

Youth Group:

In October I joined with several VineArts Leaders to help facilitate an Art & Worship event for the youth of Boise Vineyard Church. This was a large group of about 60 youth all painting side by side on canvases, in small groups on the floor and on tables. It was a creative way to express to God their love through color and words and the act of creating in community. I really do enjoy these kinds of events as I get to watch people (young & old) connect to God in a deeper way through art.

Painting Live: On the Streets

ART IN THE BAR IV: The Knitting Factory, Boise:

In October I partnered with performing artist, Luke Schafer & singer/musician Naomi Psalm to perform live at Art in the Bar IV in downtown Boise. It’s a quarterly happening that joins over 40 local artists & performers together under one roof in a bar to bring our talents to the public for free. My artist partners & I meshed our talents of painting, dance, & music to create two choreographed performances for all those who attended. It was very well received and I had a blast!

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: Freak Alley, Boise

In November I once again partnered with performing artist Luke Schafer (along with two other performers, Krysta Nebeker & Jeremy Busack) in a choreographed performance of painting, dance, music, & drama for the Dia De Los Muertos Festival in downtown Boise. We performed in Freak Alley (a large colorfully mural painted alley way between buildings that has been dedicated to the arts of the city). Once again, the performance was well received and word is getting out about us!!!

NEW BEGINNINGS

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Who shall I send and who will go for us?” and I said, ”Here am I. Send me.”~Isaiah 6:8

When I was in New Zealand I was drawn to the Maori artwork of the Koru symbol (the swirl you see above). It’s meaning is “new beginnings”. It reminds me of a wave bringing curling with power, it reminds me of the ancient prayer tool of the labyrinth swirling peace to the center. It, partnered with many other things, began to speak to me about my life and the direction of my life’s work through art & ministry. Throughout my time in New Zealand I came upon the symbol several times and even found myself wearing it around my neck. The symbol has become a reminder to me that God is stirring new things within me and doing new things through me as I set my face towards God’s face to go wherever He sends me, to utilize my talents, and to love people in new & creative ways. I’m an artist, a lover of life, an art minister, a warrior painter, a dancing child, a worshipper of God, I’m all about relationship. This artist knows the beauty of allowing everyone to play & partnering with God to paint on people’s lives. I’m riding the waves into new beginnings.

Stay tuned for another newsletter update titled: Traveling Artist.

“this is my prayer for you that you will not only love much but well.”

~Philippians 1:9

STAY TUNED: upcoming creative catharsis, artistical adventures, & painting prints

2011-12-11T22:44:00.001-07:00

i'm working on writing my 2011 year-end newsletter "coffee talk with Lisa"...once i'm finished creating it, i'll post it on my blog here....AND i'm also working on writing my art ministry support letter (what's that? you ask) well, i'm heading out on some creative adventures soon (i'm gonna be traveling more, taking my art out to the streets, on the road, & around the world to various local communities near & far as a creative way to connect with people's hearts) so stay tuned, cuz i'm in the process of writing a newsletter about this exciting artistical journey i'm on & i want you to know about it. i'll also be posting that to my blog here once i'm finished writing it...AND soon i'm gonna have some prints of my paintings ready to sell to ya if yer interested (and if ya know me, ya know that i normally only sell originals, so this will be a special deal!) and i'll post that info (the paintings, sizes, prices) once i'm ready to take orders...SO keep watching here for more info!

Art in Austin

2011-12-02T18:56:00.001-07:00

Howdy to all y'all! I recently traveled to Austin, Texas for a couple of weeks. It was my first trip to the City of Music and I thought I'd spend some time experiencing some of the art that it offered.

Museums/Galleries:

The Blanton Museum of Art

www.blantonmuseum.org

I thoroughly enjoyed the exhibits at this downtown art museum!

They currently have a large exhibit featuring Nigeria's internationally reknowned artist, El Anatsui. I fell in love with his work and was moved and inspired as I engaged with his art.

"With over 60 works installed from his "When I Last Wrote to You About Africa" exhibit. From early wood trays and ceramics, to rare drawings and paintings, to sculptures made from driftwood, to his most recent luminous metal wall hangings [like the photo below] the exhibition traces connections among global, local, and personal histories, and shows how, through transforming materials once overlooked or discarded, El Anatsui seeks to find meaning in the power of culture and memory."

El Anatsui, "untitled" 2007, aluminum and copper wire, 144 in. x 195 in.

The Blanton also had several other exhibits featuring more classical European drawings & paintings [like the photo below of a portion from an Italian icon].

Arthouse by AMOA (Austin Museum Of Art)
This gallery had an insightful exhibit titled "The Anxiety of Photography" which I didn't get any photos of but I enjoyed the creativity of the installation art.

The Pump Project
www.pumpproject.org

During the Austin Studio Tours I had the opportunity to tour the studio space which houses 36 artists under one roof. There are twenty three "studios available for working artists, gallery facilities, the Women Printmakers of Austin's printing studio, and a large flex space available for workshops, classes, photo shoots, and short-term installations and other resources to emerging and established artists throughout Austin." it's funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division.

I was able to talk with a few of the artists, within their private studios, about their art & their creative processes. This was a complete joy for me, as it one of my favorite things to do...connecting with other artists!

the studio space featuring the paintings of Phillip Nichols www.philnicholsart.com and mixed media artist Kafka Lenton www.kafkalenton.org

I was able to speak with Phil about his paintings and he was taking a small break from working on the center painting of the Capitol building in Austin with a large Native American face over it.

the studio space of painter Melinda Watters www.milliecarter.wordpress.com

I was able to talk to "Millie" about her paintings and found out that she was a fellow believer who works with a faith based artist mentor program in Austin called Fireseed www.fireseedanthology.wordpress.com .

Murals:

I enjoyed viewing several colorful murals painted throughout the city of Austin and surrounding areas. I really love it when communities allow public art.

a butterfly mural

a large oak tree mural within Becker Vineyards in Stonewall, Texas

Art within Churches:

I had the chance to visit a few churches in the Austin area while I was there and art seems to be thriving within their cultures. As an art minister myself, I am always interested in the differing flavors of how art and artists are featured, utilized, equipped within different types of churches and communities.

Hope Chapel

www.hopearts.org

This church has been doing art for years formerly led by Arts Pastor David Taylor and currently led by Arts Pastor Brie Tschoepe. Their arts ministry values collaboration between artists for in-sanctuary themed exhibits & installations.

I had the opportunity to help Brie with an installation she was working on for the sanctuary.

Church of the Hills

www.churchofthehills.org

When I walked into this church I found a wall featuring artwork by several artists within the congregation who create art during the worship services and prayer times. I was encouraged by the variety of styles and mediums utilized. This particular church values co-creating with the Spirit for the edification of the Body.

the art wall featuring several artists who create during worship services and prayer times.

True Life Fellowship

www.truelife.org

This church didn't have a lot of art displayed where I could see it but I was told that they have artists paint sometimes during their worship services.

this was the painting i saw the moment i walked into True Life. it's a representation of the Holy Spirit.

Collaborations of My Own:

While I was in Austin I also had the chance to collaborate with others to do some art. As I mentioned above, when I visited Hope Chapel I was able to briefly help with an in-sanctuary themed installation. BUT I also had the opportunity to teach some splatter painting to a friend of mine who had never ever allowed herself to let the paint fly. And in the process we worked together on a few canvases to create some artwork for her living room. THEN I spent some time with some other friends and had a wonderful time doing some art with their 3 year old daughter. We enjoyed coloring together on a huge piece of paper that we stretched out over the dining room table.

this is the center painting that i collaborated on with a friend...this isn't the finished piece it was half way done when i took this photo. i did the brown drippy splotchy patch and my friend did the colorful splatter.

this is me with the little 3 year old as we created a huge colorful crayon drawing together. it was very free-form and organic.

I know there probably was a ton more art stuff I could've experienced while I was in Austin but this was a good sampling that I was able to experience.

I want to take a moment to introduce you to a photographer I know...

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Photography by Sarah Goetter

Hey there my Idaho friends...check out the CREATIVE photography of my friend Sarah Goetter. Not only does she have a FANTASTIC artistic eye, she has a HUGE compassionate heart for the children of the world. If you're interested in getting photos taken...consider booking a photoshoot with her. She will donate a massive portion of the money to World Vision to help feed children around the world in very practical ways.

Oh by the way...Here is a bit more info in Sarah's own words:

"Hello friends. I'm really hoping to be able to raise money for World Vision Donations. My heart just breaks for these families and children across the world that have needs so much greater than we could imagine. I want to be able to do something, no matter how small.

For any photo session booked this Christmas season, I will be donating 75% of the fee to World Vision. This organization provides families with the means to not only have food, but helps train them to continue producing their own food by providing goats or chickens, there are small business loans for women, books for schools, fishing gear.

To learn more about World Vision or to purchase a gift for a family in need, use the link below. Praying your Thanksgiving and Christmas season will be meaningful and blessed.
http://donate.worldvision.org/OA_HTML/xxwv2ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?go=gift&&section=10389 "

If you live in the Boise, Idaho area and if you're interested in contacting Sarah for prices & details and a chance to take part in a creative & purposeful photography experience...email me at: revelatorart@yahoo.com and i will pass on your email to Sarah.

Performing In Rememberance

2011-11-03T14:07:00.000-06:00

photography by Casey McManus. McManusPhotography.net c.2011

Wednesday, November 2, 2011: Dia de los Muertos Festival. Freak Alley, Boise, ID.

In collaboration with Boise artist Lisa Marten and Lukas Evergreen, a continuation of their avant-garde movement in creating visual art through performance,

Would like to present:

The Dances of Anita and David

First; Our birthing, introduction to canvas, and the world and space we live in as humans

Second; The Dance of Anita

Transformation

Third; The Dance of David

Fourth; Liberation through the death

Fifth; The finale

Dance of Dave: dedicated to Lisa's Uncle Dave:

Dave died tragically at the age of 52 on Thanksgiving Day in 2000. He was a father figure to me during a time in my life when I needed fatherly guidance. He was an artist & encouraged me in my creative pursuits. He taught me how to build relationship with people and to love people for who they are. I loved him very much. His death affected me deeply, deeper than I could handle. It took me 10 years to work through the anger phase of my grief process after losing him. This year I'm ready to celebrate his life! This dance is in honor of Dave.

Dance of Anita: dedicated to Luke’s Aunt Anita:

My aunt Anita has such a relevant purpose in my life to this date. I never knew her. Only do I have the stories of her life that have been generously shared by my family. Those stories have progressed my visual art as well as today, my performance art. She was sweet, excited and loving like her sisters, my aunts. She was brave and strong like her brothers, her father, my uncles, my dad. She was nurtured with the wisdom and loving arms that my beautiful grandmother cared for me in. By that alone I know that Anita was filled with God’s love, His purpose, and is now in His arms. Anita we dance in celebration of your memory. On that special day, we will dance together, with all of our family, together, and whole.

Special thanks to the Day of the Dead dancers portraying the living elements Hardships and Blessings:

Krysta Nebeker

Jeremy Busack

photograph by A.Morehouse

photograph by S. Coffield

*I have video of our performance that was taken on my camera but with much regret I'm having trouble uploading it to the blog.

Painting Live at Dia de los Muertos Festival in Boise

2011-10-24T09:33:00.004-06:00

what: Dia de los Muertos Festival

where: downtown Boise: outside in Freak Alley (on Bannock between 8th & 9th) & inside at Fatty's Bar

time: Wednesday November 2, 2011. 5pm-11pm

Artist Luke Schafer and I will be performing live once again together! We will be painting live at The Dia de los Muertos Festival in downtown Boise on the night of November 2nd. We will have a performance outside in Freak Alley between 5:30-6:30pm and then we will perform inside of Fatty's Bar around 9pm.

Coinciding with the Christian tradition of All Saints Day & All Souls Day (Nov 1 & Nov 2)...."Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is ...a long-standing tradition in Mexico taking place on the 2nd of November. The streets are filled with beautiful altars in honor of loved-ones past and reverberate with song, costumed processions, and a huge Celebration of Life for those that have passed.

In an effort to recreate this sort of celebration, a group of us Boiseans decided it was time to call together a community event. This is a FREE, ALL AGES EVENT and we encourage everyone to paint their faces, dress in costume, and bring any sort of art in the style and tradition of the Day of the Dead.

The current list of events is as follows thus far:

-Art and alters will be on display in Freak Alley (between 8th and 9th st on Bannock) from 5-9PM

-Authentic Mexican taco truck will be parked close by from 5-8PM

-Traditional dance and music performance from 5:30 to 7PM including performances by Mariachi Juvenil de Mi Tierra

-Costume community walking parade downtown from 7-8PM

-All commencing in a party at Fatty's Bar on 8th St with live music by Lo-Fi from 9-11PM (21+, $5)"

Youth Art & Worship Event

2011-10-13T11:24:00.002-06:00

as i've blogged before, i absolutely enjoy being able to help facilitate art & worship events (for youth, for adults, in the church, in other venues) it's such a fun experience to watch the participants transform throughout the time...from being apprehensive, scared, perhaps even ambivalent individuals to courageous, excited, and engaged members of a community working together to create something only they could accomplish...and at the same time allowing themselves to connect with God through the simple act of worshipping Him through art. and the cool part...i'm not even painting at these events. it's all about them & God.

last night i once again had the honor of being a part of one of these art & worship events held by VineArts. this time it was for a large group of youth. there were 3 large canvases primed & prepped with the outlines of images for them to paint. each person was encouraged to paint something on each canvas...to add their individual touch to what would be a group project. they were also encouraged to create additional paintings throughout the night on smaller canvases. the paintings would decorate their youth chapel space in the church. while the youth painted, there was a band on stage playing worship music for everyone to have the freedom to sing, dance, and be focused on God as they painted. and there were a handful of VineArts leaders & youth leaders present to help out with brushes & paint & water and to connect and interact with the youth as they created.

the energy in the room last night was electric. the kids not only were excited to paint, but they really seemed to dive in and set to creating much quicker than i've typically seen with these kinds of events. they were ready! and it was so fun to watch!

Art in the Bar

2011-10-10T16:04:00.001-06:00

I had a blast performance painting with artist Luke Schafer & musicians Naomi Psalm & Matt Gambrell at Art in the Bar IV held at the Knitting Factory Concert House downtown Boise on Saturday October 8th. It was an art show featuring over 40 local artists of varying skill levels, mediums, and styles. This was my first time attending the quarterly art show (and so also being able to participate as I did was an honor.) I was interested in the opportunity to have fun performing with friends and for artistic exposure, networking, and connecting & building relationship with other artists.

And I must say, with all my experience as a professional artist and all my involvement as an art minister with the VineArts Ministry at Vineyard Boise over the years (connecting with hundreds of artists in all sorts of ways), I have had the priviledge to experience & initiate community amidst artists of all ages & backgrounds (for one time events and even for ongoing "living life" kind of relationship). But I had no expectation that I would experience that sort of deep connection & community with artists at an art show in a bar...and to my surprise, at Art in the Bar...I did!

Of the artists I met at Art in the Bar, I saw artists putting aside their egos and taking the time to get to know each other. I saw artists genuinely interested in each others' art & stories. And (knowing a bit of the background from the artist who puts the quarterly show together, Ellen DeAngelis) I saw the "misfits" of the artworld (those artists who perhaps aren't "accepted" in the main art galleries & museums and/or even in the university art culture) coming together to form their own art community, their own culture and being able to be themselves with each other and with the public. There was no pretention. There was only acceptance & encouragement. Artists helped each other set up & take down their areas & art, artists helped support each other by helping to connect the public with each others art, and artists were respectful of the venue and the staff. It wasn't the competitive mentality that I was originally expecting and have experienced on occasion with artists. It was more of an art experience than an art show.

Some of the art being displayed & produced live by artists at Art in the Bar might be defined as...edgy or raw. It went beyond art created solely to make a buck or fit in...it spoke from a deeper place. a place that cries out from the human spirit. a voice that needs to be heard.

Many people, who may not understand a style of art or be offended or disturbed by art they see or hear, choose to dismiss whatever art it is as invalid and never take the time to connect with the human heart & spirit and ask the questions "why?" "what is being said here?" "is there something i should pay attention to?" "how should i respond to this art piece, to this artist?" "is there something that needs to speak to me...in my life?" "how can i take what i'm experiencing through this art and be a better person?" this kind of art needs to be created...it needs to be seen, heard, experienced. Thank you Art in the Bar for recognizing that!

If you're reading this blog you may have picked up that I'm a creative that is a believer & worshipper of God. The art i choose to create (whether in my studio or in the church or in a bar) is always an act of worship to God...regardless of the subject matter or the medium or the venue. It is my desire that the viewer would be able to engage, connect, interact with the art...to be challenged, to be moved, to be changed. There's a lot of pain & heartache in this life, there's also a lot of love & beauty...and art can be one way of expressing it all. I do believe it's the artist's job to be the voice for those who have no voice, or who don't even know they need to speak. and for those of us who are artists in relationship with God, I also believe that it is our job to help others' to move through the pain and to help others' look to healing & hope.

I was blown away by the community I experienced with the artists at Art in the Bar...and I hope to be involved again. Thank you Luke for inviting me to join you and thank you Ellen for recognizing a need and doing something about it and thank you Knitting Factory for hosting such a meaningful event!

This art piece was created by both Luke Schafer and myself as a welcome piece into Art in the Bar. Artists & the public were encouraged to sign it.

Here are my two creative buddies for the day...Naomi Psalm (singer,songwriter,musician,artist) and Luke Schafer (artist,dancer). They're standing in Luke's art booth.

Luke & I did 2 performances together. Luke painted with his feet and hands as he danced on particle board on the floor with paint and I painted with brushes and my hands onto particle fastened to a wall. The paintings & our movements flowed together as one art piece.

Naomi Psalm & Matt Gambrell played guitars and sang (with unknown drummer) while we painted.

I absolutely am in my sweet spot when I get to paint & dance!

Luke was having a good ol' time moving to the music and feeling the paint all over his body. He truly became a part of the painting!

There were moments during the performances that Luke and I moved in unison and used the same color paints...but honestly...we didn't rehearse or discuss what we were going to do ahead of time!

Here is Luke's painting from the first performance.

Here is Luke's painting from the second performance.

This is my painting (the left side is from the first performance & the right side is from the second performance).

Without coordinating ahead of time...I ended up creating a tree that flowed a river of life that flowed out through Luke's body to the floor paintings. Miraculously the music played by the band, me painting & dancing, my paintings, Luke dancing painting, & Luke's paintings became one fluid art piece. An avant garde performance!

I LOVED ART IN THE BAR!!!

*photography by P.Schroeder

PERFORMANCE PAINTING

2011-10-06T09:14:00.002-06:00

Art in the Bar IV

Saturday October 8th

Noon-10pm

The Knitting Factory

416 S. 9th St.

Boise, Idaho

over 40 local artists, musicians, performers

Come see Boise's local talent as we take over the Knitting Factory for this one day art extravaganza!

This is an uncensored art show.

FREE to the public and ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!

There will be a full bar with i.d.

I will be performing live with artist Luke Schafer

drumming, dancing, painting

we will perform around 7:30pm

Mural Action

2011-09-26T20:40:00.004-06:00

I was commissioned to paint a wall mural of Jack Bauer from the tv series "24". The mural is roughly 4ft x 6ft. This was a fun mural to create. I've been a fan of the tv show for years, so I was easily able to connect with it myself. The mural is located in a teenagers' bedroom (the same room I painted the Edward Cullen mural).

I projected the image upon the wall with an opaque art projector and then traced it with chalk. This gave me a rough outline to work with. Then I "sketched" over the chalk with black paint onto the wall. When I say "sketch" that is what I mean...I approached it as if it were a sketch by painting in lines and then shading (of course with black latex house paint). Then I applied the colors. I worked on the background first applying the dark colors first and then muting them with lighter colors. Then I worked on the front taxi and the number 24. Lastly I did Jack himself.

I've learned a lot over the last few weeks as I've been creating back to back to back wall murals for clients. The main thing I've learned is that I really love painting large scale. The bigger the canvas, the more excited I get. I can't wait for my next mural adventure. The world is my canvas!!!

Mural Illusions

2011-09-21T15:54:00.000-06:00

If you're at all familiar with the "Twilight" vampire book & movie series, you'll know how popular it is currently. I recently was commissioned to paint a wall mural in a teenagers' bedroom of the main character, Edward Cullen.

Like most murals I do, I projected the image onto the wall and traced it with chalk. This mural is roughly 4ftx6ft. Then I embarked on the journey of adding layers of latex housepaints to bring the image alive. With this particular character (being a vampire) I also added a special feature...glitter to the facepaint...so in certain light he sparkles.

Mural Adventures

2011-09-16T19:11:00.001-06:00

"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." -Bilbo Baggins.

This is a wall mural I painted in a client's office. It's BagEnd (the house of hobbit Bilbo Baggins) with Gandalf approaching. It's roughly 8ft tall x 12ft wide. It took me 4 days to complete. I thoroughly enjoyed this project, as I am a HUGE fan of Lord of the Rings and have recently been to New Zealand and visited the actual film set of Hobbiton where the site BagEnd is located.

For this mural, I used an opaque projector to project an image (something I composed as a mockup with multiple images) onto the wall. I traced it with chalk. Then I embarked on the journey of painting it. I listened to the soundtrack of Fellowship of the Ring non-stop (and even popped in the dvd of Fellowship of the Ring as background inspiration) while I painted. I used flat latex house paints. I began my approach to this mural as if it were a sketch (using black paint to outline and shade in order to create depth and tonal value) and then I layered on colors. I had a deadline...but if I didn't...I could've spent a lot more hours adding countless details!

This was so fun to create!

Broken Wings Fly Free: My Painting for a Friend

2011-08-27T09:51:00.003-06:00

a dear sweet talented and beautiful friend of mine is celebrating another year of life this month. she has been and continues to be an amazing inspiration to me of love and joy and beauty and strength and hope arising out of pain and brokenness. i couldn't think of a better gift to give my friend...than a part of myself...so my birthday gift to her was to paint live at her birthday party...creating a a very unique painting just for her...as her friends and family gathered around to celebrate in her life and love on her as she has so loved on us.

here she is...she is so beautiful!!!!

local Boise musicians (Naomi Psalm, Matt Gambrell, and Rebecca Scott) showed up and played at the house party and kept the festive atmosphere shining througout the night.

to start the painting...i had each of the guests sign the canvas for her so that their words of love would be a part of the creation.

i then added color and images and words in layers that symbolized and meant deep things to my friend...

it was a joy to paint such love all over a canvas to celebrate such an amazing life. and as i painted to the music it was so fun to interact with the friends and family who had come to love on her...they too engaged with the painting and felt a part of such a act of love.

my heart was lifted as i handed the painting to her...and saw that smile on her face...it's a smile that lights up the room...and has lit up our lives. Here's to you Abby. I love you my friend. Keep flying free.

icons in transformation

2011-08-24T19:38:00.003-06:00

i am a big believer that the thematic use of art in sanctuary spaces can inspire the heart and uplift the soul and become a window to Heaven. recently i experienced such an experience myself. while in Seattle i attended a service at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral and found a delightful surprise awaiting me...an international traveling art exhibit that was displayed throughout the sanctuary and side chapel. "icons in transformation" by artist Ludmila Pawlowska was an absolute inspiration to interact with in such a beautiful setting. i was personally encouraged and inspired through the art and found myself wiping away tears as i connected with many of the pieces.

Ludmila's expression of the ancient artform of iconography, through mixed media abstract paintings and sculptures, gives the modern worshipper a fresh perspective to connect with the Divine through contemplative prayer and art. I LOVE IT!!! These are just a few of the pieces that were displayed in the exhibit. The exhibit runs through October at St. Mark's. You can go to Ludmila Pawlowska's website to see more of her art, along with this exhibit and others like it. http://www.ludmilapawlowska.se/

Art in August

2011-07-28T17:47:00.002-06:00

Do you want to see my art up close, live & in person?

I will be the featured artist for the month of August at The District Coffee House in downtown Boise located at 110 S. 5th St. I will have a number of my abstract expressionist mixed media paintings on display and for sale. Yes...for sale!

Come see my art, have a coffee, hang out and chat with me on First Thursday August 4th for my Opening Night. I'll be there from 5pm to 9pm.

Downtown Boise is always hopping during First Thursday with live music, new art shows, delicious places to eat, and good times awaiting you! So come on out and make it an artistically fun night of it!

My paintings will be showing at The District for the month of August...oh, and they have live music every Friday & Saturday night. Their hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 7:30am-11pm, Sunday 9am-5pm. http://www.districtcoffeehouse.com

The place rocks by the way! They have great coffee, great food, great music, great art, great atmosphere, and great employees! So come on down to the District! :)

Community...what does it look like?

2011-07-15T10:27:00.005-06:00

i love love love what i get to do in life! this week i had the priviledge of partnering with another VineArts leader to facilitate a special night of art for a group of about 15 young adults who desired to connect creatively with each other and with the concept of community. this kind of special night of art is an experience that VineArts offers to small and large groups of all sorts as a way of interacting through art for one purpose...to connect in community and to connect with God. people coming together to create one piece of art together. It sounds easy but it requires individuals (who may or may not have any experience artistically) to bring whatever they have within themselves to a common canvas and allow others to paint alongside of them in order to create one unified fluid piece of art together (with no plan or prep) while still allowing their own "voices" to be heard through the creative process.

We start out with a simple outline on a blank canvas. this image comes about through the teamwork of the VineArts leaders involved. We get together ahead of time to discuss and pray about a starting point for the group that will be experiencing the night of art. Sometimes there are discussions ahead of time with the leaders of the groups to get a feel for where the group is & what they're focus is. That way we can best know where to launch them from...so it's relevant to who they are. For this particular event we came up with imagery that included people gathering to wash and anoint feet (this sprung from the Scriptures in the Gospels talking about the woman pouring expensive perfume & oil over Jesus' feet, washing them with her tears & hair, and also when Jesus washed his disciples feet at the Last Supper...both a picture of Jesus preparing people for ministry & people giving their all back to God in ministry). The leaders of this group let us know that their intention of the night was to do something in community with each other that would speak of community...and that they could submit to the next VineArts Gallery Exhibit titled "With Everything" (about giving everything we are to God).

night of, we spend some time talking with the group about the topic and explaining painting techniques and ideas that they can implement in the painting as long as they don't actually destroy what someone else has done, but rather enhance it and expand upon it. then we encourage the group leaders to pray for the group. once the intro is over we set them loose on the canvas...we have music playing in the background...and we let the night ebb & flow as it needs to. the fun thing about these kinds of art nights is the group dynamics that happen throughout the night. i love to watch the transition from individuals to community. regardless of whether people have experience with art or not, they tend to start out as a bunch of individuals apprehensively approaching the canvas with colors and filling in the spaces as if it were a coloring book.

some people tend to hang back and let others go forth in order to allow ideas to stew...but others hang back because they're sort of scared to paint...as if what they have to offer isn't going to be good enough to the project.

throughout the night we will interact with the group (sometimes we'll talk with someone one on one, sometimes we'll address the whole group, sometimes we encourage the leaders of the group to interact with their own members to encourage). we want everyone to find their creative voice to add to the piece (maybe it's paint and brush or paint & fingers, maybe it's with pen and words, maybe it's with paper & glue, maybe it's with objects and layered texture, maybe it's with water & spray bottle allowing paint to drip, or rags & paint, or splattering) it all is a part of the creative process moving from individuals creating side by side to one cohesive group creating together.

i love that moment in these events when you can actually watch a kind of miracle happen and the group begins to create as if one voice, working together, communicating together, discussing ideas, implementing ideas...together. there's an intensified level of energy at this moment. and those of us who are facilitating are able to step back and watch this community take place right before our eyes...it's a beautiful thing to witness.

the addition of color & drips that create a mood....

little addition of details that enhance the composition...

the addition of paper & objects (like dirt & flowers) that create a layered effect & texture...

the addition of words that have meaning to the group...

the addition of interactive splatter that gives that finishing touch...

here it is...a creative piece about community created in community by a community for a community. Truly this is a beautiful thing to be a part of !!! At the end of the night we gather everyone together and have them discuss their thoughts, impressions & experiences of the night and then we spend sometime praying to close. By the closing prayer everyone is typically so exhausted from being stretched mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually but the energy levels don't dissapate because they're also so excited and energized and astonished about what they just experienced and created that they don't want to go home...they want to continue connecting in community! i love love LOVE what i get to do !!!!!!

Heading to L.A. Cali for CIVA

2011-06-14T21:36:00.003-06:00

this week i'm heading to Los Angeles with our Director of VineArts Jessie Nilo http://vineartsboise.org/, to attend the CIVA conference at Biola University. we'll be joining professional artists from all over who share a common faith in God. this year author David Taylor http://artspastor.blogspot.com/ will be teaching the "Art and the Church" track and author J.Scott McElroy http://jscottmc.wordpress.com/ will be teaching the "Spiritual Formation" track. Jessie will partner with Scott on a special panel of artists that will share about the "Spiritual Practices of Artists" and later offer a time of prayer ministry in the chapel for anyone who is attending the conference.
you can check out the conference tracks, speakers, sessions & workshops here: http://civa.org/resources/civa-events/2011-biennial-conference/

Painting Live: Party For A Purpose: A Benefit for the Joplin Tornado Survivors

2011-06-05T19:14:00.002-06:00

I want to announce:

I am honored to have been asked to paint live at this benefit concert event to raise funds for the Red Cross to help the survivors of the Joplin, Missouri tornado devastation.

Saturday June 25th, 2011

10pm-2am

Ophedia Studio in Boise

Featured music by The Blue Cinema www.thebluecinema.com and other local musicians.

Arial & visual artists to perform & an art auction available.

There will be a dancefloor & live DJ along with an open martini & beer bar.

$50 per ticket, additional donations accepted.

Let's PARTY FOR A PURPOSE!

Retreat for Pastors & Ministers to Artists 2011

2011-05-31T16:11:00.008-06:00

I once again had the amazing opportunity to attend the Retreat for Pastors & Ministers to Artists at Laity Lodgehttp://www.laitylodge.org/laity-lodge-retreat-for-pastors-and-ministers-to-artists-2/ outside of Kerrville, Texas. It's a retreat specifically tailored for those of us who find ourselves in the mentor role to artists. There were under 50 of us from all various Christian denominations and from all over the States and the world, who share a similiar heart for artists, gathered at this intimate setting to connect & learn from each other.
Four of us leaders from the VineArts ministry http://www.vineartsboise.org/(under the umbrella of Vineyard Boise Church) embarked on this artistic adventure together. We were excited to share with others what we have within our VineArts community and to learn about what happening elsewheres in art ministries all over.

The retreat center is located in a remote river canyon miles outside of Kerrville, Texas. Laity Lodge can only be reached by driving through the Frio River...literally!!!

It's a beautiful setting for the chance to get away from it all (no cellphone coverage, no internet, no TV, etc.) and relax.
The retreat allows for plenty of mingling and conversing time around meals and free time. This was so valuable in order to connect with each other.

The speaking sessions were created to till the ground for conversations with each other throughout the weekend which fostered relationship and challenged ideas. Along with the main speaker sessions taught by David Taylor & Frederica Mathews-Green, there were workshops given on encaustic art, iconography, theatrical Scripture reading, art & faith in the marketplace, and a tour of an art exhibit about Rwanda in the gallery on site.
I enjoyed getting to know the caliber of people who attended. We were all on the same ground...no matter what our "titles" or "education" or "economic status" or "artistic background" or "faith denomination" was...we were all there for one common purpose to share in community.

They have an art studio at the center and we had the chance to take an encaustic workshop (the ancient artform of layering&fusing with beeswax) taught by Phaedra Taylor & Shannon Newby.

Daniel Domig from Vienna, Austria http://www.currentlynowhere.com/current/(an installation artist) led us in discussion about being artists of faith within the marketplace.

David Taylor http://artspastor.blogspot.com/(artist, author, and head of the retreat) spoke to us about character development as art ministers.

Frederica Mathews-Green http://www.frederica.com/(author, pastor, and wife to Gregory-an Orthodox priest) spoke to us about the importance of prayer & worship when creating art for the artist of faith.

Brooke Waggoner http://www.brookewaggoner.com/(singer/songwriter & musician from Nashville, Tennesee) shared some of her songs with us.

The grounds of Laity Lodge are layed out for the peaceful enjoyment of meditation & contemplative prayer while you stay.
The dock on the river offers swimming, boating, and picturesque beauty to soak up.

I got to kayak (which was a first for me) and had a blast during and after the retreat (as our team from Boise & a few others were able to stayover an additional night before our flights out).

I made some new friends & reconnected with friends I had met last year from all over the world as we shared in rich conversation around intimate meals and gorgeous scenery.
The retreat was once again a highlight of my year...a chance to get away and relax, a chance to meet new people, a chance to learn new things & be challenged, a chance to listen & hear God in regards to direction within arts ministry, and a chance to continue to step into my calling as an art minister/mentor (in & out of the church). I LOVE WHAT I GET TO DO!!!!

Creative Expression of Worship

2011-05-16T09:40:00.007-06:00

okay...i am someone who enjoys traditional liturgical worship to God & modern spontaneous worship to God. and whether i'm in a traditional church (like an Anglican church)or a modern church (like a Vineyard church), and whether i'm in the States or another country...i enjoy worshipping with the Body of Christ...however that looks. but i do believe that the winds of change are blowing within in the Christian Church world-wide (regardless of the denomination or if it's Protestant or Catholic). there seems to be a "New Renaissance" taking place within churches around the world. the arts are breaking loose within the Church. what used to be relegated for "special services" or "Holy Day" emphasis is now being brought into the weekly worship experience more and more within churches today. no longer are people just singing songs & listening to sermons, people are allowing more interactive worship...there's a greater acceptance for creative & more Spirit led heart felt worship to God within church services. painting, dance, music, writing, photography, drama, film, sculpting, etc. and with the inclusion of the arts there seems to come an outpouring of people connecting at a deeper more authentic level within worship to God.

a couple of weeks ago i attended a weekend conference called ONE THING REMAINS. Jesus Culture musicians/speakers Kim Walker-Smith and Jake Hamilton led us to a deeper level of understanding God's love for us. during the worship times there were artists who painted to the music.

it was inspiring to say the least! i truly believe that we all learn & connect differently (God made us this way)...and the "model" of church for so long has reached a certain type of people (those who can easily experience God through singing a few songs & sitting & listening to someone speak). But there are so many more of us who learn & connect easier through other types of creative ways (utilizing all of our senses). when a church allows the arts to be a part of worship in a more kinetic way it opens the doors for so many more people to connect with God!

this painting was about the winds of change...

last night i traveled with a team of artists from VineArts to join another church for their worship service. it was so fun to experience worship so creatively! there was music & singing, painting, dance, art being created by everyone, and lots & lots of beautiful people of all ages, expressing their love, praise, thanks, and hearts to God in creative ways.

this was a dance troop called One Force that performed street dancing as a form of worship to God!

this little girl gave it her all as she painted as an expression of her worship to God!

this artist is from Pennsylvania! he flew out to Idaho to partner with us in the arts!

here i am doing what i love to do...paint as worship to God!

this painting was about recognizing the various stages of our lives and how God can use us to bless others within each.

this painting was about Christ the Savior (sacrificial lamb) and Christ the King (Lion of Judah)

this is the painting i created. i call it Furious Love. it's based on Psalm 107:23-31...about God being in the storm & in the calm. we cry out to him in our desperate need & his love stills our fears.

i'm excited to see more and more of the creative arts brought into the church!!! keep a watch out...cuz it's happening!!!

*photos taken by S.Coffield & J.Rold & J.Nilo

VineArts Gallery Exhibit "Broken"

2011-04-17T22:36:00.003-06:00

Here is a short video of the Opening Reception for the VineArts Gallery exhibit "Broken".

"The exhibit explores the state of brokenness and pain: having a broken heart, becoming broken over the reality of our own sin, the fallenness of this world, and our desperate need for a Savior; reflecting on how Christ willingly became broken because of His great love for us."

This is the VineArts Gallery 25th exhibit. With 63 artists submitting to the themed/juried show and almost 100 pieces of art...this is our largest exhibit we've installed in the 6 years we've been open.

The show will be up for 2 1/2 months. Please stop by and have a look through the gallery when you can. It is located in Garden City (Boise) inside the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Boise at 4950 N. Bradley St. It's open Tuesdays thru Fridays 9am - 5pm and Sundays 9am - 2pm.

As the VineArts Gallery Installation Coordinator I want to thank my installation team "The Gallery Grunts" and all those who had a hand in installing this exhibit and helping to make it such a success.