I was encouraged to do this by a friend who has been painting for years. He paints Bible text on canvas with acrylic paint.
He also introduced me to a NZ artist Colin McCahon who painted many art works based on bible texts. One of his most significant works being Victory Over Death 2, a gift to the National Gallery Australia from the New Zealand Government.
I saw the painting almost by accident on a recent trip to the NGA and it was the most powerful artwork I’ve seen. Since that first viewing I’ve made a second visit to the gallery solely to see that one painting.
My own work is still in the practice stage, with many frustrations and disappointments. I’m trying to come to terms with both paint and canvas and at times I struggle. It should be easy to write text with paint – but its not. Here are some of my paintings so far – remember it is early days yet. Hopefully with practice I’ll improve.
Broken Body Shed Blood
In the Beginning
Way Truth Life.
Word of God
See here for details and images relating to Victory Over Death 2.
http://nga.gov.au/McCahon/1.cfm
http://www.mccahon.co.nz/cm001502
