Are You Called by God to be an Artist?

To develop, design and create art is a passionincluding painting, sculpture, dance, theatre,
given as a gift from God. It is a blessing toarchitecture and printmaking. Schools, institutes,
express spirituality through art. The Bibles gives usand other organizations still use the term to
the following message:indicate a traditional perspective on the art forms,
There are different kinds of gifts, but the sameoften implying an association with classic or
Spirit. There are different kinds of service, butacademic art.
the same Lord. There are different kinds ofThe visual arts are art forms that focus on the
working, but the same God works all of them increation of works which are primarily visual in
all men. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NIV)nature, such as painting, photography, printmaking,
Through the years there have been wonderfuland filmmaking. Those that involve
artwork created by many famous and talentedthree-dimensional objects, such as sculpture and
artists.architecture, are called plastic arts.
For example, the Mona Lisa is one of the mostDrawing is a means of making an image, using
recognizable artistic paintings in the Western world.any of a wide variety of tools and techniques. It
Art work created by Chez is Art For The Future.generally involves making marks on a surface by
This world is always changing and developing newapplying pressure from a tool, or moving a tool
talent. Chez artwork include Painting, Customacross a surface. Common tools are graphite
Paintings, Murals, Sculptures, and Drawings,pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax color
Photography, T-Shirt Designs and more. To viewpencils, crayons, charcoals, pastels, and markers.
his artwork, please visit orDigital tools which simulate the effects of these
Chez is a very talented self taught artist withare also used. (Wikipedia)
over 20 years of experience. Chez hasTo view examples of all types of artwork, please
participated in many art events though out thevisit or
United States. Chez has a very giving spirit andChez promotes art through the medium of love.
frequently gives to varies charities andThe Bibles gives us the following message:
foundations. Chez offers art classes to youngLove is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it
children and adults that wish to grow in the gift ofdoes not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is
art.not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps
When you know who you really are and whatno record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil
you are comfortable in doing, then you can beginbut rejoices with the truth. It always protects,
to move in the direction that God wants you toalways trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
operate and/or move in that specific area. TheLove never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8(NIV)
gift is yours to master. You can finally operate inAnd now these three remain: faith, hope and love.
your calling, once you receive it and accept it. It isBut the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians
your gift.13:13(NIV)
Listed below are a few definitions of differentChez has the spiritual gift of art. This gift can be
types of art.seen and is proven through his works of art. The
Painting taken literally is the practice of applyingquality of his original art work is very detailed and
pigment suspended in a carrier (or medium) and aguaranteed to make your inner spirit feel touch
binding agent (a glue) to a surface (support) suchby a great power.
as paper, canvas or a wall.The Bibles gives us the following message:
However, when used in an artistic sense it meansHe has filled them with wisdom of heart and
the use of this activity in combination withability to do all manner of craftsmanship, of the
drawing, composition and other aestheticengraver, of the skillful workman, of the
considerations in order to manifest the expressiveembroiderer in blue, purple, and scarlet [stuff] and
and conceptual intention of the practitioner.in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of those
Painting is also used to express spiritual motifs andwho do or design any skilled work. Exodus 35:35
ideas; sites of this kind of painting range from(Amplified Bible)
artwork depicting mythological figures on potteryFeel the miraculous strength that you posses.
to the human body itself.Learn who you really are. Receive your happiness.
Fine art refers to arts that are concerned with aReceive what is for you. Receive your joy.
limited number of visual and performing art forms,