Painting with Light Modern Christian Sacred Art Technique

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  He was in the beginning with God.  All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.  And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.  This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe.  He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.  That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.

He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him.  He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.  But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:  who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”;   John 1-6  (New King James Version)

The Painting with Light Technique

Close up of Painting with Light painting

I developed the Painting with Light technique over the past couple of years. You’ve probably noticed that scripture inspires much of my work. I began reading the Bible every day way back in the 1990’s and thankfully it is a habit that just grew and grew.

When I come across a verse that speaks to me I can’t help but try to incorporate it into my daily artwork. It is one thing to create a painting that is inspired by a memorable verse, it is quite another thing to try and incorporate the words of a verse into a work. Perhaps the bigger challenge was to incorporate the verse into a painting that actually looked like art!

Being a “techie”; I fumbled around with various software and hardware until I was able to develop the Painting with Light technique. The process first analyzes the original art work, and then literally uses the words of the selected verse as a brush to paint the canvas.The brush colorizes each letter and word of the verse and digitally ”paints” it in overlapping copies millions of times across the canvas. Some paintings take up to two full days of Light Painting before the picture has been entirely painted by the verse.

From a distance the work looks like it was painted with beautiful strokes of pigment and light, much like a Seurat painting. Up close upon examination however the overlapping words of the verses reveal an exciting and unexpected new dimension to behold.

A 2 inch by 2 inch close up zoom of the Painting with Light technique.

The final result is a picture that perhaps God first used to catch your eye, and then used to touch and encourage your heart.

Learn more about the Painting with Light technique at MarkLawrenceGallery.com.

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“It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.”   Isaiah 55:11 NLT

 

Eternal Weight of Glory. 2 Corinthians 4:17. Abstract Art

Eternal Weight of Glory. 2 Corinthians 4:17. Abstract Art, originally uploaded by MarkLawrenceGallery.com.

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” 2 Corinthians 4:17

When God sends a message to us through scripture it is never by accident. In Isaiah 55:11, God says that wherever He sends His word it never returns empty, but always achieves the special purpose for which it was sent.

VerseVisions is a contemporary art ministry whose purpose is to share the love and message of God to all people through art and scriptural words of encouragement..

Eternal Weight of Glory. 2 Corinthians 4:17, VerseVisions VIII Collection. Mixed media on canvas. Copyright © 2009 by Mark Lawrence. All Rights Reserved.

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Overcome the World. 1 John 5:4-5 Modern Art

See abstract artist Mark Lawrence’s most recent modern painting on his art blogspot titled Overcome The World.

Inwardly Renewed. 2 Corinthians 4:16. Abstract Art

Inwardly Renewed. 2 Corinthians 4:16. Abstract Art, originally uploaded by MarkLawrenceGallery.com.

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16

When God sends a message to us through scripture it is never by accident. In Isaiah 55:11, God says that wherever He sends His word it never returns empty, but always achieves the special purpose for which it was sent.

Prayerfully consider the verse that inspired this painting and know that the Mighty God of all the heavens has reached out to touch you this moment.

Inwardly Renewed. 2 Corinthians 4:16, VerseVisions VIII Collection. Mixed media on canvas. Copyright © 2009 by Mark Lawrence. All Rights Reserved.

Enjoy Mark Lawrence’s biblically inspired modern sacred art, translated into large and colorful canvases in his unique abstract-expressionist contemporary artwork style.

This work is available as a special large format Collector’s Edition Fine Art Giclee, ultra-hand embellished, hand-signed and numbered by Mark Lawrence. Collector’s Editions are limited to 100 and are available at MarkLawrenceGallery.com.

 

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All Surpassing Power. 2 Corinthians 4:7, Modern Christian Art

All Surpassing Power. 2 Corinthians 4:7, originally uploaded by MarkLawrenceGallery.com.

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7

When God sends a message to us through scripture it is never by accident. In Isaiah 55:11, God says that wherever He sends His word it never returns empty, but always achieves the special purpose for which it was sent.

All Surpassing Power. 2 Corinthians 4:7, VerseVisions VIII Collection. Mixed media on canvas. Copyright © 2009 by Mark Lawrence. All Rights Reserved.

Prayerfully consider the verse and devotional that inspired this painting and know that the Mighty God of all the heavens has reached out to touch you at this moment.

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The War Against Wantoning. Luke 10:20. Abstract Art

The War Against Wantoning. Luke 10:20, originally uploaded by MarkLawrenceGallery.com.

“”Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you.”
Luke 10:20

This painting was inspired by the moving devotions penned and published by Oswald Chambers in the early 1900’s. His powerful book, My Utmost for His Highest, continues to touch my life and draw me closer to Jesus. I hope that this art and verse do the same for you!

Please read and meditate upon the devotional from My Utmost For His Highest that inspired this work.

The War Against Wantoning. Luke 10:20. VerseVisions Art; Mixed media on canvas, 60 x 60 inches. Copyright ©2009 by Mark Lawrence. All Rights Reserved.

When God sends a message to us through scripture it is never by accident. In Isaiah 55:11, God says that wherever He sends His word it never returns empty, but always achieves the special purpose for which it was sent.

Prayerfully consider the verse and devotional that inspired this painting and know that the Mighty God of all the heavens has reached out to touch you at this moment.

Visit Mark’s Art Gallery to view more of modern Christian fine art paintings.

Do You Have Questions About Jesus? He promises if you diligently Seek Him that He will be found.

Be Strong, Deuteronomy 31:6. VerseVisions Modern Art

Be Strong, Deuteronomy 31:6. VerseVisions Modern Art, originally uploaded by MarkLawrenceGallery.com.

“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

When God sends a message to us through scripture it is never by accident. In Isaiah 55:11, God says that wherever He sends His word it never returns empty, but always achieves the special purpose for which it was sent.

Prayerfully consider the verse that inspired this painting and know that the Mighty God of all the heavens has reached out to touch you this moment.

Be Strong. Deuteronomy 31:6 , VerseVisions VIII Collection. Mixed media on canvas. Copyright © 2009 by Mark Lawrence. All Rights Reserved.

Enjoy Mark Lawrence’s biblically inspired modern sacred art, translated into large and colorful canvases in his unique abstract-expressionist contemporary artwork style.

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Is Jesus the answer? He promises if you diligently Seek Him that He will be found.

Those Borders Of Distrust. John 16:32. Christian Abstract Art

Those Borders Of Distrust. John 16:32. Christian Abstract Art, originally uploaded by MarkLawrenceGallery.com.

“Behold, the hour cometh . . . that ye shall be scattered.” John 16:32

This painting was inspired by the moving devotions penned and published by Oswald Chambers in the early 1900’s. His powerful book, My Utmost for His Highest, continues to touch my life and draw me closer to Jesus. I hope that this art and verse do the same for you!

Please read and meditate upon the devotional from My Utmost For His Highest that inspired this work.

Those Borders Of Distrust. VerseVisions® Art; John 16:32. Mixed media on canvas, 60 x 60 inches. Copyright ©2009 by Mark Lawrence. All Rights Reserved.

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