Chi-Rho #2
26×28″ oil on canvas
February 15, 2013
Painted to hang in the sanctuary of Heights Church.
The Chi Rho is one of the earliest forms of christogram, and is used by some Christians. It is formed by superimposing the first two (capital) letters chi and rho (ΧΡ) of the Greek word “ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ” =Christ in such a way to produce the monogram.
Although not technically a Christian cross, the Chi-Rho invokes the crucifixion of Jesus, as well as symbolizing his status as the Christ.
Chi Rho
8×10 pastels on paper
January 17, 2013
The Chi Rho is one of the earliest forms of christogram, and is used by some Christians. It is formed by superimposing the first two (capital) letters chi and rho (ΧΡ) of the Greek word “ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ” =Christ in such a way to produce the monogram.
Although not technically a Christian cross, the Chi-Rho invokes the crucifixion of Jesus, as well as symbolizing his status as the Christ.
Courage is Every Virtue at its Testing Point
7×9″ pastels on paper
October 11, 2012
Inspired by the following passage in C. S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters:
Courage is not simply one of the virtues but the form of every virtue at the testing point, which means at the point of highest reality.
Lucy and Aslan
9 1/2 x 10 1/2″ oil on canvas
September 26, 2012
Inspired by the following passage from C. S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian:
“Will the others see you too?” asked Lucy.
“Certainly not at first,” said Aslan. “Later on, it depends.”
“But they won’t believe me!” said Lucy.
“It doesn’t matter,” said Aslan.
The Look that Woke his Heart, that Smiled Him into Life
8×10″ watercolor on paper
November 12, 2012
Inspired by the following passage from George MacDonald’s Hidden Life:
“This man in many a dream,
And many a waking moment of keen joy,
Blesses you for the look that woke his heart,
That smiled him into life, and, still undimmed,
Lies lamping in the cabinet of his soul…”
