Artist Link Added: Jane Farmer

"Leala" by Jane Farmer, copyright

The Ascribing Artists blog is delighted to add artist Jane Farmer to the artists links. To view her artwork and photography, please visit her website at: www.AgapeHands.com

Agape means spiritual love and/or wide open in wonder

AgapeHands.com showcases the art and thoughts of Jane and it links crafters who love the Lord and links resources to grow your talents and gifts.

About the artwork posted: One of Jane's favorite image is "Leala" and Jane notes: "Leala is a very special dog. She was a down-and-out-mangey-stray. She was terrified of people. She is now a registered therapy dog. We visit hurting people and try to brighten up their day."

I liked this quote Jane had on her website and would like to share it here:

"Then I was the craftsman at his side. I was filled with delight day after day,
rejoicing always in his presence, rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind."
Proverbs 8:30

We have asked Jane Farmer to be a featured artist on the Ascribing Artists blog. Keep a lookout!

MAY Ascribing Artists Exhibit: Reflections of the Spirit

Ascribing Artists Exhibit: Reflections of the Spirit

Huntsville Art League, 3005 L&N Dr. Suite 2, Huntsville, AL 35801

May 1-31, 2010. Reception and Art Talk May 16, 2-4PM

Ascribing Artists is a creative ministry bringing together visual artists who desire to ascribe or attribute their work and life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The ministry is inspired by Psalm 29:2, "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name" and shows that we are to be "A Reflection of His Glory" in all that we do.

Not all Ascribing Artists paint religious themes or Biblical depictions. The subject matter of the artist is not necessarily what makes us Ascribing Artists, it is the heart behind the artist with the desire to share the gospel. We recognize that anything we do pales in comparison to the Glory of the Lord, so our desire is not to offer something that deserves praise, but to point you to the only ONE worthy of praise.

Artists on exhibit: Gail Bryant, Betty Burchfield, Rita Campbell, Melissa Carter, Shawn Doughty, Julie Ellsworth, Paul Fulda, Debbie Jones Futrell, Elizabeth Gawronski, Gina Hurst, Paul LaBathe, Johanna Littleton, Barbara Mitchell, Linda Morton, Cynthia Parsons, S. Renee Prasil, Jackie Segars, Russ Sexton, John Stout, Tim Thornton, Scott Wiley, and Lynn Weatherford.

For more info visit www.AscribingArtists.blogspot.com or e-mail: AscribingArtists@gmail.com

Artist Link Added: Carrie Leeth

The Ascribing Artists blog is delighted to add Alabama artist Carrie Leeth to the artists links. To view her inspirational artwork, please visit her website at: www.GodsGiftsToShare.com

We have asked Carrie Leeth to be a featured artist on the Ascribing Artists blog. Keep a lookout!

New Artwork by Betty Burchfield

Portrait by Betty Burchfield, copyright

Detail of portrait

Photo

Betty Burchfield notes, I was cleaning out my file drawer and found this small black and white picture of my friend, Heaven's Dad. I had totally forgotten that I told her I'd paint his portrait for her..... someday. I decided to surprise her and paint her precious Dad for her.....today!

When she came to view his picture, tears flowed down her face. She came over and touched his painting and it was if she had her Daddy back again. Every single wrinkle and mold was captured in the painting. I removed his hand and gave him a vibrant burgundy shirt, gave him a shave and a twinkle in his eye. She said his hair was always "tassled."

Heaven was so very close to her father. He was her "hero". When he died she felt lost and alone. She told me she had been really sad here lately and this painting helped to "perk her up".

Painting portraits is more than just brushes and paint..... it is a way of giving people an image of some treasured memory that seemed to have "faded away" and bring it back to life.

Making others happy makes God happy and is my way of giving back to Him the talent He gave to me.

Jesus said :

Mark12:31 You must love others as much as yourself. No other commandments are greater than these.

Betty Burchfield

Please sign my guestbook at:
http://www.littlereb.com (dolls)

http://www.treasuredreflections.net
Capture memories, moments and life into an oil painting)

Empty Bowls Project in Athens, AL

April 21st from noon-1pm, is Athens first ever Empty Bowls Project to benefit LCCI, Limestone County Churches. We would love for you to be a part of this awesome event to benefit the hungry in our community. Bowls of all kinds are being requested - ceramic, metal, glass, felt, painted, wooden, etc. ANY TYPE...

For more information, contact Alissa Rose-Clark

alirose76@gmail.com or Friendship UMC @ 256-232-4609

Ascribing Artists MAY Exhibit: Reflections of the Spirit

Ascribing Artists Exhibit: Reflections of the Spirit

Huntsville Art League, 3005 L&N Dr. Suite 2, Huntsville, AL 35801

May 1-31, 2010. Reception and Art Talk May 16, 2-4PM

Ascribing Artists is a creative ministry bringing together visual artists who desire to ascribe or attribute their work and life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The ministry is inspired by Psalm 29:2, "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name" and shows that we are to be "A Reflection of His Glory" in all that we do.

Not all Ascribing Artists paint religious themes or Biblical depictions. The subject matter of the artist is not necessarily what makes us Ascribing Artists, it is the heart behind the artist with the desire to share the gospel. We recognize that anything we do pales in comparison to the Glory of the Lord, so our desire is not to offer something that deserves praise, but to point to the only ONE worthy of praise.

For more info visit www.AscribingArtists.blogspot.com or e-mail: AscribingArtists@gmail.com

Artist Added: Clint Rodgers

"In The Beginning" by Clint Rodgers, copyright

The Ascribing Artists Blog is delighted to add Ardmore, AL artist, Clint Rodgers to the list of artists.

Look for Clint's featured artist spot on the Ascribing Artists blog coming soon!

Clint notes, "I just found out about this wonderful ministry after searching the internet and wondering to myself just how God could use what He gave me to honor and praise Him." Clint also noted that he is looking forward to being part of the Ascribing Artists ministry. Clint is a licensed minister with His Storehouse Ministries and the National Christian Ministers Association. Clint also manages his blog: Walking by Faith- http://basicchristianity.wordpress.com/

"Small Works of Great Art" Call to Artists

The Homewood Police Foundation is proud to announce that it will be hosting the First Annual“Small Works of Great Art” Invitational Art Exhibition and Sale this fall. The “Small Works of Great Art” Art Exhibition and Sale will feature works of art created by Alabama’s finest emerging and established artists. This event will provide you with the opportunity to begin or enhance your art collection and is designed for both new and established art collectors. The“Small Works of Great Art” Art Exhibition and Sale is a juried art exhibition that will feature some of the finest art in the state of Alabama.

Our guest judge is nationally known artist Daniel A. Moore. Mr. Moore holds a degree in Fine Art from the University of Alabama and is known for his skill in capturing great moments in sports history.

The exhibition will be open to the public September 27 – October 8, 2010 at Homewood’s elegant SOHO Square with a Preview Party being held on Friday, September 24, 2010.

This exhibition is sponsored by The Homewood Police Foundation which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization so any purchases or donations may be tax deductible. Proceeds from the 2010 “Small Works of Great Art” Art Exhibition and Sale will benefit the Special Olympics and The Homewood Police Foundation.

More information and prospectus are available online at www.TheHomewoodArtShow.org.

Join us on facebook at The Homewood Art Show “Small Works of Great Art”

WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT "UNDERSTANDING COLOR"

"WHAT DO YOU SEE?"
SARA BETH FAIR - FINE ART
sfair6@comcast.net
256-536-2643

NEW WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT
"UNDERSTANDING COLOR"
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010
9:00 - 4:00
Burritt Museum
Huntsville, Alabama

"Seek the strongest color effect possible, the content is of no importance." Henri Matisse
"Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment." Claude Monet
"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way--things I had no words for." Georgia O' Keefe
"Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? no. Just as one can never learn how to paint." Pablo Picasso

Join me as we learn how to: mix colors, take color ques from nature, make our colors sing, harmonize, mix grays and their importance, use color in design, use color to portray mood, personality and emotion, and use color to show perspective.

I will break this down in simple terms to help you get the most from color in your painting and from color in your life.

You will recieve a COLOR WORKBOOK with HANDOUTS. Also, snacks, water, and coffee.

To Register: Please Contact Burritt Museum, (256) 536-2882
Questions: Sara Beth Fair, 256-536-2643, sfair6@comcast.net

Supply List:
Brown Bag Lunch

2 Palette knives

1 Roll of paper towels,

Palette for mixing paint

1 paint brush - flat or filbert, not too small

1-16 x 20 Canvas panel

*Oil Paint - Ultramarine Blue, Viridian, Cad Yellow or Cad Yellow Light, Cad Orange, Cad Red, Alizarin Crimson, Titanium White (these can be inexpensive paints)

*The class will be taught in oil but acrylic paint may be substituted. Note: we will not be creating a finished painting, but learning in depth how to maximize our palette.

Artist Link Added: Michael Williams

Photography by Molly O'Brien

The Ascribing Artists Blog is delighted to add Birmingham, AL artist, Michael Williams to the artists links. Please check out his artwork at: http://www.michaelaaronart.com

Look for Michael's featured artist spot on the Ascribing Artists blog coming soon!

Michael was recently featured in the Birmingham News Paper. To read the article go to:

Samford student spreads Bible messages by leaving art for the taking

http://blog.al.com/living-news/2010/03/samford_student_spreads_bible.html

4 Bridges Arts Festival n Chattanooga, Tennessee THIS WEEKEND

Mark your calendars! 4 Bridges Arts Festival will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary on April 17 & 18, 2010 at the First Tennessee Pavilion in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The festival is produced by theAssociation for Visual Arts (AVA) and has become a staple in the Southeast, as well as the nation, for presenting some of the finest original artworks made by contemporary artists from around the country.

To find out more please visit: http://www.4bridgesartsfestival.org

Art Festivals this weekend

45th Annual Southern Weekend of the Arts

Location: Fayetteville, TN

Date: April 16-17, 2010

Info: www.flc-artscenter.com

49 th Annual Art on the Lake

Location: Guntersville, AL

Date: April 17-18, 2010

Info: www.artonthelake-guntersville.com

26th Annual Bloomin’ Festival

Location: Cullman, AL

Date: April 17-18, 2010

Info: www.bloominfestival.com

Nobel Street Festival

Location: Anniston, AL

Date: April 17-18

Info: www.noblestreetfestival.com

Sucarnochee Folklife Festival- UWA/University of West Alabama

Location: Livingston, AL

Date: April 17, 2010

Info: www.centerforblackbelt.org/programs/festival.htm

Scott Wiley: Creating art for life's sake

I don't know how I missed this article! It is about one of our very own Ascribing Artists, Scott Wiley! - better late than never.

Huntsville Times Living

Lifestyle news and feature stories from The Huntsville Times

Creating art for life's sake

By Kay Campbell

January 29, 2010, 11:36AM

Robin Conn / The Huntsville TimesSculptor Scott Wiley explains his drive to try to protect and recover the image of God through the message of his works, which include recreations of sewer manhole covers.

HUNTSVILLE, AL -- Scott Wiley felt like he was leaving babies on a doorstep.

After 30 years of creating ceramic vessels, blown glass vases and interpretations of, of all things, sewer covers, Wiley needed to find his works a home.

"Pastor Rusty spoke like an artist, so I was able to give them up," Wiley said last week as he explained why he began taking pieces to him.
But he wanted Pastor Rusty Nelson, senior pastor at The Rock Family Worship Center, to know the stories behind each piece.

"That's when I started writing about them," Wiley said. "I felt like they needed a note or something."
Wiley's notes are preserved on the Web site noted on the base of each item. Even if the piece changes hands, the new owner can always learn its story and meaning.

So Wiley began leaving art with Nelson, directing him to give it away as he saw fit.

But last summer, Wiley happened to be in Nelson's office and noticed his art works still sitting on Nelson's shelf.

"Hey, you were supposed to be giving that away," Wiley said.

"Burning Heart"

"I've got a better idea," Nelson told him.

Nelson, who is in India on a mission trip and couldn't be reached for comment, recommended Wiley contact Choose Life to arrange for an auction to raise money and awareness for the crisis pregnancy center.

"That's where your heart is," he told Wiley.

Wiley's works will be auctioned Saturday to benefit Choose Life of North Alabama.

It was the only way Wiley would consider having money enter into the equation, he said. He left the commercialized world of marketing his art a long, long time ago.

"I didn't want this to be about me," Wiley said. "All this is about God."

Wiley, 58, who works in design at Boeing, has felt compelled to protest abortions with his art since he was in college. The court decision defining abortion as a legal choice, Roe v. Wade, was given the same year he broke into sculpture and felt newborn as an artist.

"That's all I do with my art work," Wiley said. "It's about abortion - but it's not just about abortion. This is about discarding God's image."

TO READ MORE OF THIS COPYRIGHT ARTICLE GO TO:

http://blog.al.com/living-times/2010/01/creating_art_for_lifes_sake.html

TO VISIT SCOTT WILEY'S WEBSITE GO TO:

www.FortySaveOne.net and www.untotheleast.org

Currently, Scott's artwork is on display at Reflectives Frame & Art Gallery and next month in May, it will be on display at the Huntsville Art League.

Samford art student spreads Bible messages

Birmingham News Living

Lifestyle news and feature stories from The Birmingham News

Samford student spreads Bible messages by leaving art for the taking

By Greg Garrison -- The Birmingham News

March 13, 2010, 5:30AM

Michael Aaron Williams, a student at Samford University, creates paintings in a studio at school, then plants them around Five Points South with Bible verses on the back. (The Birmingham News / Linda Stelter)A startling series of paintings began showing up on the buildings and in the alleys of Five Points South about a month ago, painted in acrylic on cardboard by a street artist.

They were the faces of people from around the world, often bearing pained expressions on their faces.

Anyone who liked the paintings, attached only with Stickum, could pull one off a wall and take it home. The artist welcomed that, writing the words "Take Me" on the back of each painting, along with a Bible verse and a Web site address.

"Once it leaves my hands on the street, it's a part of the street," said Michael Aaron Williams, 21, a fine arts student at Samford University, who began posting his paintings around Five Points South in February.

TO READ COPYRIGHT ARTICLE GO TO:

http://blog.al.com/living-news/2010/03/samford_student_spreads_bible.html

TO VISIT MICHAEL AARON WILLIAMS WEBSITE GO TO:

http://www.michaelaaronart.com

Artist's depiction of Seven Last Words of Christ

A little late for the post, but I thought this was interesting:

Birmingham News Living

Lifestyle news and feature stories from The Birmingham News

Artist's depiction of Seven Last Words of Christ marks a departure from tradition at Cahaba Valley Church

By Greg Garrison -- The Birmingham News

March 27, 2010, 5:30AM

Ink drawings splashed with watercolor by artist John Pleasant have become the focus of Good Friday services at Cahaba Valley Church, which has gradually loosened its Church of Christ heritage. (The Birmingham News / Joe Songer)John Pleasant grew up in a Church of Christ that had no art in it other than a painting of the Jordan River above the baptistery and plain-colored, non-decorative windows.

There was nothing special about Palm Sunday, Good Friday or Easter, he said.

"They preached against Christmas and Easter, because there's no special day; you celebrate Christ's resurrection every Sunday," Pleasant said. "We neglected the Crucifixion. A Good Friday service was not part of our tradition. We had nothing between Palm Sunday and Easter."

Pleasant, a retired environmental engineer who worked for U.S. Pipe for 38 years, has been an artist most of his life.

He was a founding member of Cahaba Valley Church of Christ in Shelby County in the early 1970s, which in recent years dropped part of its name to become simply Cahaba Valley Church. It has kept some Church of Christ traditions, such as a cappella harmonies, but also changed with the times by accepting women ministers and easing the taboo on celebrating religious art and holidays. "We were willing to try things," Pleasant said.

TO READ MORE OF THIS COPYRIGHT ARTICLE GO TO:

http://blog.al.com/living-news/2010/03/artists_depiction_of_seven_las.html

Steal Birth by Lynn Weatherford

To view the full portion of this image go to:

artworkbylynnweatherford.blogspot.com

In Lynn Weatherford's featured artist post she provided a glimpse into biblical verses that are very meaningful to her.

Psalms 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

This is the follow up to why those verses mean so much to her.

Steal Birth

I believe in a God who can move mountains. A God who is awesome and powerful beyond my mind or any mind for that matter.

I often think God should think and do things, the way I think things should be done. Especially if I see the idea as good. During this thought process I pray and think I have everything figured out (whatever the challenge). I frequently have short term memory problems with the fact God is all knowing and all powerful. Because He certainly does not need me to help.

God sees the whole picture and I have tunnel vision no matter the size of my faith. So, with faith, I pray. And pray. And pray. It is not that God doesn’t answer my prayers. But plain and simple sometimes God says, "no! At this time I have to work hard to believe (again) God is all knowing. I have to remind myself frequently He knows what he is doing and I must be still and know He is God. Psalms 46:10

This painting laid dormant for nine years before I could put a brush to my canvas. Honestly, I think it took me that long to process the hurt and pain and remind myself I am not in charge....(or maybe I am a slow learner.) Romans 8:28

Steal Birth

This painting is a statement painting. The statement is "God sometimes says, No"!

The title is a play on words. Steal is used here not to say God stole my baby because my baby was always His. Steal was used, upon his silent birth, because part of my heart was stolen.
The woman is nude to signify her vulnerability. The woman's hands show tension to bring attention to her fight to keep her son with her. Notice her finger nail slightly scratches the arm of God. God's hands are gently enveloping the baby to lift him up. The softness is exhibited with his lightly luminous arms. The baby grasp God's hand to show he is comforted by His presence.

This piece won two first place positions in a local competition with over 200 entries.

In Memory of our Dawson born silently November 11, 1998

Jeremiah 1:5: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

That piece of my heart will forever be missing.

Thank you, Lynn

artworkbylynnweatherford.blogspot.com

artbylynn.etsy.com

picasso@pclnet.net

256-232-9925