Growing up as an expressiv artist I had the ability to express any emotion through a wide variety of mediums and subjects.
When I attended art college I had classes where men and women unclothed so we could draw, sculpt or paint them. We had a variety of body types to explore; aged to youthful, fit to unfit. Each type representative of what happens. With the body as it ages.
I should tell you at this point in my blog I am a born again Christian. No I wasn't in rehab or prison. I didnt find God in the back of a cop car... :) One day I just felt the voice of God calling and reminding me that He loved and missed me. Im so thankful I was listening. :) I have been blessed in so many ways! If you don't have a relationship with Him. Or have questions email me anytime. Even if its just to pray for you.
As I grow more involved in adult life. I seem to have less time to create art (besides graphic design). When I can, I take photographs, draw or paint. I have found an online resources that allows artistic projects to be uploaded and viewed by other artists.
One thing I think about is can you be a true artist with no restrictions or taboo subjects and still be a Christian?
Some will say no, and some will say yes. Some will point out reasons and some just want to argue.
For me I guess the answer is almost similar to what is art...
I think it just depends on the point of view. As for me, Domonic, I think I can and am a Christian and an artist. While I don't sculpt, draw or paint nudes any more. I have found meaningful ways to express my feelings without feeling like a sellout. Perhaps this would of came by it's self with maturity. Maybe God said try this.
Even when I wasn't a Christian my art always evolved. Part of what I love about art is if your mind is open you will always grow be it technique, medium or content.
Either way I still, when I can create expressive, meaningful art projects while being a Christian. At the end of the day art to me is about perspective and joy and knowing I have a Lord who is proud of what im doing with the talents He gave me.
