tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post116100326973302297..comments2023-11-15T17:55:18.051-05:00Comments on MarkDaniels.Blogspot.com: What is Christian Art?Mark Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18205344762960756655noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-44269804346747778112011-07-17T15:20:58.124-04:002011-07-17T15:20:58.124-04:00Great to find somewhere actually considering this ...Great to find somewhere actually considering this issue in a worthwhile fashion.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707181627588121525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-320050161617353812011-07-14T03:21:42.313-04:002011-07-14T03:21:42.313-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.jhon mathewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889155233034945679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-21236515063669911722011-06-06T07:48:24.291-04:002011-06-06T07:48:24.291-04:00I paint a lot of art that is being painted by a ch...I paint a lot of art that is being painted by a christian "me" but does not necessarily have a formal religious theme. Some of them are just me exploring with color, shape, line, and form and playing, and process, questions, exploration, mystery, and surprise have something to do with God too and is part of us being human. Little children don't worry about stuff like this and just paint.duskangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345457134257748677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-17917890113347745062011-06-05T16:50:48.268-04:002011-06-05T16:50:48.268-04:00Very thought provoking. I am a teen who likes art ...Very thought provoking. I am a teen who likes art and I just started a blog at www.projectpaperie.blogspot.com. I would be honored if you would check it out and consider becoming a follower. Thank you.Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827129510315418687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-12935427525249713592011-02-09T21:56:42.210-05:002011-02-09T21:56:42.210-05:00Matt:
Thanks for sharing these links. God bless yo...Matt:<br />Thanks for sharing these links. God bless you and your work.Mark Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205344762960756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-52604571724336406182011-02-09T09:31:45.336-05:002011-02-09T09:31:45.336-05:00enjoyed reading your thoughts on Christian art... ...enjoyed reading your thoughts on Christian art... I'd like to share with you what we're doing as well with Christian artists. Please check out http://unlockingtheheart.wordpress.com and http://www.theworshipstudio.orgUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12709669939071043903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-36702054387032505302010-08-02T23:39:34.553-04:002010-08-02T23:39:34.553-04:00I'm glad you've posted this discussion. Mo...I'm glad you've posted this discussion. More blogs should talk about Christian art in the light that you have! I use my form of "Christian Art" to personally worship and minister to other and allow them to worship as well. I perform live on stage and create large <a href="http://www.paintedchrist.com/paintings" rel="nofollow">Jesus paintings</a> while using my hands to really get into the art. It can be a very moving experience. You can see some of my work at <a href="http://www.paintedchrist.com" rel="nofollow">Painted Christ</a> .comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726333474179381193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-76325942635521498032009-12-29T20:25:37.575-05:002009-12-29T20:25:37.575-05:00As a visual artist, I really love this quote.As a visual artist, I really love this quote.duskangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345457134257748677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-9184581129816042642009-11-03T23:36:23.634-05:002009-11-03T23:36:23.634-05:00Jenny:
Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing ...Jenny:<br />Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing the link to your work. I enjoyed looking.<br /><br />MarkMark Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205344762960756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-25940763788012847992009-11-03T15:42:28.548-05:002009-11-03T15:42:28.548-05:00Great to read this! Thanks loads! I am an artist...Great to read this! Thanks loads! I am an artist and a Christian, so it's very interesting to read this post! Encouraging too!!!<br /><br />See www.jennymeehan.co.uk for some of my work. Just a few crosses here and there!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121050833735487167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-87495162374985378282008-12-23T15:34:00.000-05:002008-12-23T15:34:00.000-05:00Christian art is defined in so many ways. For me, ...Christian art is defined in so many ways. For me, the art that I create is intended to be a devotional tool to encourage, uplift and feed your spirit while, at the same time, it is a witnessing tool to others that see each painting. When I create a painting for someone, I allow them to select a cross design and included their favorite bible verse. These "<A HREF="http://www.mycrossverse.com" REL="nofollow">Cross Verse Paintings</A>" are very unique and personal for the person that it is for. God gives us all spiritual gifts. I've been led to use mine in this way and I appreciate blogs like this that are willing to openly discuss these topics. Thanks Mark.Cross Versehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495445443547062323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-27985539009591865442008-12-13T12:10:00.000-05:002008-12-13T12:10:00.000-05:00hiswitness:Great comments. I think that you and I ...hiswitness:<BR/>Great comments. I think that you and I are in total agreement on this subject.<BR/><BR/>MarkMark Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205344762960756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-10516706902708533412008-12-13T11:56:00.000-05:002008-12-13T11:56:00.000-05:00Much of todays "Christian" art is pure restatement...Much of todays "Christian" art is pure restatement of truth as in the case of biblical narrative. Just Google "Let There be Light" traveling exhibit that just (2008) finished at the Chrystal Cathedral, and Overlake in Seattle, soon to show in Dallas, Paris and New York. The 22 nationally known artists who participated are not worried about their work being too explicit or boring and therefore not art. You be the judge.hiswitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12978263879633947983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-1163986655021489782006-11-19T20:37:00.000-05:002006-11-19T20:37:00.000-05:00Dr Knox:Really interesting comments. Thanks for dr...Dr Knox:<BR/>Really interesting comments. Thanks for dropping by!<BR/><BR/>Air: <BR/>Thanks also for leaving your comments. I checked out your site back when you first visited here and found it interesting.<BR/><BR/>Blessings in Christ,<BR/>MarkMark Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205344762960756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-1163983160248013502006-11-19T19:39:00.000-05:002006-11-19T19:39:00.000-05:00Thanks for the comments on Christian art. I was ...Thanks for the comments on Christian art. I was just reflecting on the same topic on my blog today @ <A HREF="http://web.mac.com/drknoxpj/iWeb/Re-Formed/ID-Blog/ID-Blog.html" REL="nofollow">ID Blog</A> <BR/><BR/>I would agree that Christians can participate in "secular" art as a Christian gloryfing God. Just as a Christian businessman can be in a secular company or a Christian can teach in a public school. What good is our witness if we create our own little box and completely ignore engaging the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-1162149325089517962006-10-29T14:15:00.000-05:002006-10-29T14:15:00.000-05:00Martin and SR: Thank you for dropping by and for y...Martin and SR: Thank you for dropping by and for your comments. The CIVA site looks great, SR, and I look forward to exploring it.<BR/><BR/>Blessings!<BR/>MarkMark Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205344762960756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-1162056982640134532006-10-28T13:36:00.000-04:002006-10-28T13:36:00.000-04:00Thanks for doing this!Thanks for doing this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-1161120795632289822006-10-17T17:33:00.000-04:002006-10-17T17:33:00.000-04:00Why do we have to be able to put a label on everyt...Why do we have to be able to put a label on everything anyway? Why can't we just say, "This book is worth reading"?<BR/><BR/>Having said that, it brings me to another question: What is a Christian blog? ;o)<BR/><BR/>I, for instance, am a committed Christian. I have a blog. I rarely discuss Christianity. This is partly because I'm interested in a lot of things that don't fit in that box. And it is partly because that when I DO talk about Christianity, I would like to be listened to by people who don't agree with me. And the only way they're going to be listening is if I've gained credibility in other areas. Is my blog a Christian blog? And does it matter?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-1161049415836409622006-10-16T21:43:00.000-04:002006-10-16T21:43:00.000-04:00Jan and Keith:Thanks for your comments.MarkJan and Keith:<BR/>Thanks for your comments.<BR/><BR/>MarkMark Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205344762960756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-1161032449899447662006-10-16T17:00:00.000-04:002006-10-16T17:00:00.000-04:00I think the definition of "Christian" movies will ...I think the definition of "Christian" movies will change as more such movies hit the box office and do poorly ... "Facing the Giants did OK, but Fox Faith's first two flicks, "Love's Abiding Joy" and "One Night with the King" have both been relative flops .. what they seem to forget is that movies should be entertaining, not just preachy .. the most spiritual movie I can think off the top of my head is "You Can Count on Me," a movie chock full of flawed peopleReel Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3543355.post-1161021783439094562006-10-16T14:03:00.000-04:002006-10-16T14:03:00.000-04:00Thanks for the link, Mark, and for all your kind w...Thanks for the link, Mark, and for all your kind words. There's such a lot of "line-drawing," by many Christians. This movie goes on this side of the line, and that book goes on that side of the line. I can only wonder at how such narrow thinking must wound the heart of God, who gave us all things to enjoy - including ways to express our humaness, emotions, conflicts. I love your reminder that we serve an incarnated God - one who entered in to our realities, and so understands our struggle to express our need for Him.jan@theviewfromherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484891090092550644noreply@blogger.com