WELCOME TO the inaugural posting to Christian Fine Art Today - a unique Web log. Unique because it will address issues relative to Christian artists in today's world while learning from fellow artists of the past. I am L. Diane Johnson; fine artist, instructor, and writer. You can learn more about me by clicking in the Links menu. I will be writing commentary, probing issues and I hope you will join me by writing about your thoughts and experiences as well.

Fine Art is the primary topic for this Web log - mainly two-dimensional works. However, there will be times when I study other art areas such as sculpture, stained glass and Christian illustration. These forms have and do play an integral role in the arts. I will also delve into and weave my personal story about being a Christian artist. My journey has been an unusual one, one that I hope will help others dealing with artistic or Christian issues, or considering fine art as a career field.

From time-to-time I will also post radio podcasts to enrich and bring thoughts through the spoken word that can't be delivered in quite the same way as the written word. Additionally, I will point to resources for Christian artists and opportunities to market your work.

It is amazing to me how God has used His people through history, up to this very day to glorify himself through the hands of artists - artists who He created, gave the gift of creation to, who trained and masterfully brought and continue to bring their particular message to our world. Moreover, He gave these same gifts to unbelievers which cannot be dismissed...we'll tackle that topic too.

So on we go...
All the Best,
Diane