As drought recalls the goodness of rain, so a pandemic draws our attention to the goodness of our heavenly Father. Amidst confusion and uncertainty, the pandemic brings the stark contrast of good and evil before us with renewed intensity (John 1:5). In instances of suffering, scarcity, and solitude, signs of […]
Recent Posts
VR for Bereaved Parents
I began to cry before the film started. The documentary detailed the making of a virtual reality experience in which a bereaved mother encounters a simulation of her deceased daughter. The mother, Jang, plays herself in the scenario, while a production team created a lifelike 3-dimensional image of her 7 […]
Yale’s Envy of Excellence
Yale recently announced the cancellation of HSAR 115, “Introduction to the History of Art: Renaissance to the Present.” This decision cuts off university students from an in-depth study of one of the greatest periods of artistic achievement in human history. The reason given by the Art History department chair was “…student […]
Peace Child: Miniature Nativity
I set out to sculpt a tiny nativity scene using Sculpey clay in white and neutral shades. The Holy Family is just under 1″ tall and fits inside a bottle cap. Thanks for stopping by! ~Scarlett Have a blessed Christmas and thanks for stopping by!
“The Whole Idea of Art”
Controversial Art Exhibit at Grantleigh School Recently, an art exhibit caused considerable debate at a Christian school in South Africa. Thanks to Lisa Q. at Think Divinely, for pointing me to the story. Why the controversy? The exhibit featured several copies of classical compositions of Christian art where God the […]
Candy Corn Queen 2019
In the style of Czech artist, Alphonse Mucha, this year’s Candy Corn Queen dons Art Nouveau fashion. Thanks for stopping by~ Scarlett
Art in the Heavens
Looking up in wonder Admiring the vastness Transfixed by the beauty Sparkling lights above our heads There’s no debate about the beauty of the stars. Both atheists and Christians alike look up at them in awe […]
Unicorns of the Sea
Art Inspired by Genetic Variability The diversity is incomprehensible! When we look at the natural world–air, land, and sea–there appears to be limitless variations of shape, form, color, and texture. As an artist and a Christian, I believe the vast array of creativity in the natural world is best explained […]
Making Sense of Happy Endings
A Tribute to James and the Giant Peach I can still picture Mrs. Leach standing at the front of the classroom reading James and the Giant Peach to my 4th grade class. The adventure of an orphaned boy and his bug friends aboard the miraculous peach was the most thrilling […]