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natamon — The Face Of Christ

Published: 2009-07-05 01:55:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 2530; Favourites: 52; Downloads: 32
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Description There is a technique using what is called negative space, where one uses the larger amount of color(or in this case, the lack thereof, the white on the page), as a way to help form the created image. I was inspired to use this idea, with my next icon here,'The Face of Christ'.


Imagine that someone is out there, who has known you for years and years. Someone who watched you play, walk to your classes-even sleep, but not in any invasive way. More like, someone watching over you, in a loving way.

But they also knew just what you needed, and wanted. All your dreams, and even the ones that faded and were replaced by even more exciting ones.
Now imagine that person loving you so much, but like you, preferred not to settle for a friendship that was forced, but rather, a gift-given freely.
Well, that's a bit what it's like for Christ, deeply desiring our attention and friendship. He wants us to genuinely desire to know Him, and trust Him, no matter how things look, or seem, or what anyone else thinks or says. Real friendship, real love, is a gift, and never forced.
And consider this, because He always wants to get to know, each and every ones of us, and that we give our heart to Him finally,because we want to.

This image shows a portion of the suffering Christ endured for all our wrongs and mistakes, so we could get to know God and Himself, in the closest way possible. Christ is like the cord attatched to a lamp, we are the lightbulb, and God is the electricity. Once connected, can we truly be used for real purpose in this lifetime of our's, and shine brightly, full of love, depth and all things that make real sense.

size:5x7
media:mixed-inks,colored pencil, acrylics

This peice is up for sale in my art shop, as well as the print of this original.

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Comments: 18

JackieStarSister [2016-07-17 03:02:10 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful words to go with beautiful artwork! Thank you for sharing this piece and lesson.

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natamon In reply to JackieStarSister [2016-07-18 09:09:20 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome Jackie!

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FireFiriel [2009-09-11 23:53:59 +0000 UTC]

The design and use of color are very compelling, as is your description. Praised be Jesus Christ.

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natamon In reply to FireFiriel [2009-09-12 08:45:04 +0000 UTC]

Praise to Him here and everywhere indeed! Thanks for your kind words. I was considering creating a set of 2 images, with a 2nd of The Blessed Virgin, close up like this, but crying and looking very sad. This would be a set in this way, because it would capture how they both felt, around the same intense time. We shall see! Thanks again.

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FireFiriel In reply to natamon [2009-09-18 21:52:38 +0000 UTC]

That would be very good methinks! Like a diptych!

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yeiniergonzalez [2009-07-06 01:59:05 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous Nat! I love it! It truly captures Christ's gentle and loving Spirit.

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natamon In reply to yeiniergonzalez [2009-07-06 05:49:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Yeinier! Great to see you again!
I had wanted to create a 'Bust of Christ' for a while, but wasn't sure how I wanted to capture it. However, after seeing a similar image done in a pin-up, seductive-style with a female in another piece, I wanted to use that in a totally different way. It's fun converting typical art ideas we see around us, into sacred ones. A bit like taking a cartoon wand and waving it around to make new things appear out of the old.
Thanks again for the kind comments.

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yeiniergonzalez In reply to natamon [2009-07-07 00:29:36 +0000 UTC]

no problem...keep the beautiful icons coming!

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meezerkat [2009-07-05 22:22:24 +0000 UTC]

Bought with a price...paid for in blood. His sacrificial love never fails to touch me deeply.

Thank you for this lovely picture.

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natamon In reply to meezerkat [2009-07-06 05:45:44 +0000 UTC]

You said it Meezer. You are most welcome for the sharing of the pic, and main thanks go to the lovely Man in the Portrait.

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cowkul [2009-07-05 06:30:59 +0000 UTC]

o my good God in Heaven,
this is amazing.

dude, i am teary eyed.
the good Lord has indeed blessed you.
WOW

May the good Lord keep blessing you with these gifts,
you will so be in my prayers.

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natamon In reply to cowkul [2009-07-06 05:43:31 +0000 UTC]

Cowkul! My Friend! Thank you for those wonderful words from your heart, to share with me here. Beyond the great gift of sharing my art with others, is how it affects them, once it's out of my hands.
Thank you again, I am blessed by what you say, and again, humbled. Christ be with you too!

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elavoria [2009-07-05 02:14:35 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant work, and a lovely analogy too!

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natamon In reply to elavoria [2009-07-06 05:44:40 +0000 UTC]

Danke Ela, you are a gem.

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elavoria In reply to natamon [2009-07-06 15:36:35 +0000 UTC]

aww you're welcome!

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pycomonkey [2009-07-05 01:57:33 +0000 UTC]

This is a really great piece of art. Faved

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natamon In reply to pycomonkey [2009-07-06 05:44:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks pycomonkey! You are welcome anytime to my gallery-updated every week-to month!
Thanks again.

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pycomonkey In reply to natamon [2009-07-06 21:12:07 +0000 UTC]

Yep

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