The Colorful Gospel of Jesus is a mixed media by Cunningham Studio which was uploaded on September 2nd, 2020.
The Colorful Gospel of Jesus
By Bob Cunningham. In 1976, Bob Cunningham picked up a crow quill pen, sketched this inspired image in black India ink on white paper, and sold a... more
Title
The Colorful Gospel of Jesus
Artist
Cunningham Studio
Medium
Mixed Media
Description
By Bob Cunningham. In 1976, Bob Cunningham picked up a crow quill pen, sketched this inspired image in black India ink on white paper, and sold a limited number of prints to help finance his art school education. After a successful career as a commercial illustrator, he reimagined the portrait in 2020. This time, he executed the piece in ink and watercolor a full six feet tall so he could include an unimaginable level of detail, including an accurate depiction of old Jerusalem. Now you can proudly hang this unique and colorful portrait in your home or office. It's an effective way to share your faith and launch hundreds of engaging conversations. It makes a great gift, too!
“THE COLORFUL GOSPEL OF JESUS” depicts twelve important stories from The Holy Bible: The Heralding (Luke 2:9-12); The Birth (Matthew 2:1-12); The Temptation (Matthew 4:1-11); The Feeding of the 5,000 (Luke 9:12-17); Teaching the Children (Matthew 19:13-15); The Healing (Matthew 4:23-25); The Trial (John 19:1-15); The Crucifixion (John 19:16-19); The Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-8); The Ascension (Mark 16:19); The Church Age (Matthew 16:18-20); and The Lost Sheep (Luke 15:4-7).
The work also inspired Cunningham to compose "A Silent Song" for piano and voice, which speaks to the power of prayer. The lyrics begin:
"Father, do you hear me? Are you listening today?
Do you hear the music when I bow my head to pray?
Although you know what's on my mind when I don't say a word,
Do you know the lyrics to a tune you've never heard?
"I am no composer, Lord, but Heaven knows I've tried.
How I long to write the song that fills me up inside.
Every night I try to write, the words get in the way.
Your song may be inside of me to stay.
"Lord, you inspire in me a song. One I wish that I could sing for you.
But every note, each clever quote, just seems to come out wrong.
And so I pray a silent song to you."
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September 2nd, 2020
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Comments (28)
Rebecca Wolfgang
We have been using the original black and white image for our 2nd grade First Communion Retreat for years... I finally decided to try to google the original image and what do I find but this newly remastered version in color?? I couldn't wait to purchase it!! THANK YOU!!!
Cunningham Studio replied:
Thank you so much for leaving this comment. I so appreciate it! Happy to know the work continues to be a blessing after all these years.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Easter Colorful Jesus Gospel composition, lighting, shading, lovely colors and artwork! F/L voted
Nancy Carol Photography
Well done! Excellent and thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "July Aug Sept 2022 Features."
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Gospel of Jesus composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Sherrell Rodgers
This is simply amazing in it he creativity that you used to depict the events in the life of Jesus! Well done!! LF
Michael Durst
This is such a creative image and one that captures the viewer's attention for a long time. Masterful! V/F
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features Nominations For Promotion #22 . Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Brian Tada
Inspiring work honoring my precious Savior. Congratulations on your most recent sale! Voted in the Your Story of Art contest. Nominating for a Special Feature in the 1,000 Views on 1 Image Group. F/L
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Feel free to place your featured image in the Features Archive and any Genre specific Archive l/f/tw
GJ Glorijean
BC, You amazing repurposed Gospel of Jesus artwork is Featuring & Appearing on the SH Spiritual Hospitality Home Page for Special Recognition. GJ
GJ Glorijean
Spectacular Spiritual Hospitality, Gospel Sketch, Marvelous Parable Story & Amazing artwork. Pickup you FEATURE in SH Spiritual Hospitality. If you'd like to showcase a reception in the SH Discussion telling more about this work, scriptures, insights, history, Q/A, or just more visibility share the URL for clicks & embed for image. Thank YOU so much for revisiting your 1976 artwork and recreating it life size! Praising the Lord God for your gifts & talents, SH Admin, GJ glorijean
Cunningham Studio replied:
Thank you, GJ, for the special recognition. I appreciate the kind words and support.
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