The Heart

Proverbs 27:19    19  Just as water reflects the face, so one human heart reflects another.  

New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition

1 Samuel 16:7   7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”

New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition

There are few sermons given on the condition of the heart. The state of affairs in the world today pretty much reflect the condition of the heart worldwide. "Religion" and Christian family are all but a bad word. The younger generations are abandoning the churches more and more. The condition of the heart does not seem to be something that fares well when family and church are not a part of the life we live. A Christ filled church and family life are the answer. 

This week I would like to share an image from a coloring book I purchased from Moontear. This image is AI (artificial intelligence) created. It is impressive how well these images were created. What I don't like is the number of images that have tattoos. Tattoos ruin the image. This one does not.   

The Copic colors used;

You will notice the "0" pen in the top row. I have decided to include it in the colors because it is used to erase bleed spots and to soften dark colors as well as empart light reflection such as the lips or depth as in the eyes.

That is it for this week. God bless and keep you safe. Remember to always "Love The Details."

Portraits

I have noticed in the past few months a large increase at times of the views. There have been questions about doing video lessons on how the images that I post are done. In the past I have posted updates on projects in stages to show what stage it is in. The images I am currently doing require frequent pauses to decide what color to use, shading problems, what details are visible and should be colored or not colored, what the details are supposed to be or represent and a host of other image details. The "Brainy Quote" above says it all  but also in the case of the images I color, of me. It is important to respect the image creator as well as the "sitter" and do the best you are capable of to honor both. These posts are dual in their purpose. To honor the artwork and its creator and to honor our God. After all we are blessed to be able to do the things we do. 

I am considering doing something similar to show the steps to my creations. We shall see.

This is the final image from Moontear for now. I have a few more to do (over 50 ) but I want to take a break from them for now. Just for the record, this image was an AI created image as are most Moontear images.

The Copic colors used are:

This image is not as good as some of the images from Moontear. It was fun to do though. That is it for this week. May the good Lord Bless and Keep you safe. Remember to always "Love The Details."

Salvation

 
It is hoped you have all had a pleasant and happy Easter. My message today will be short and to the point. We celebrated the gift of complete forgiveness of sins this 2000 years ago. It is a gift from the Lord to all of mankind. The curtain of the holy of holies was wrent from top to bottom to let us know even though we are sinners we have direct access to YAHWEH our God. No more sacrifices are needed to be forgiven, only believe that Christ is risen and He is the son of God. Repent and turn from our sinning and our sins will be remembered no more. The law enslaved us. Jusus' sacrifice on the cross frees us. He took our sins upon Himself and paid for our sins even though He was not a sinner. The PERFECT love of God is upon those who who turn and receive the salvation that this brings.

The image I am sharing is one that was in the pile to do for some time. Don't know the artist or where it was downloaded from. It was very easy to do.

The Copic colors used: E42-E59-C4

That is it for this week. Hope you had a great Easter. May the good Lord Bless and keep you safe. Remember to always "Love The Details."

Matthew 26:14-27:66

No message today. Instead read Matthew 26:14-27:66. No image today. Empty yourself and prepare for Easter. It is the holiest time of the year and the time of preparation for the sacrifice of our Lord for our sins. Even after 2000 years He is still relevant. Love the Details and Thank the Lord for your days on this earth. A message and image will be posted next week.