For the first couple weeks upon proposing an idea, I set out to find inspiration. I looked at a number of works... and focused on American Illustrator Harry Anderson the most. This is purely because I remember seeing his depictions of Christ and stories from the bible as a kid. Most of his work was commissioned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a Roman Catholic, I believe his work stands out as the most prolific Christian painter, illustrator and story teller of his time. He spent 35 years painting the stories and characters from the bible so that they may relate to our times. Looking at his work one would think his depictions happened in the backdrop of modern day America. His compositions draw you in with his balance of light and dark and placement of figures... almost as if he was present to paint it as it happened.
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