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One of the more important things an artist does is to reflect the beauty of God's creation. We have the opportunity to remind our viewers of what is "true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, of good reputation, whatever is excellent and worthy of praise..." (see Paul's letter to the Philippians, chapter 4, verse 8.)
Our art can show that beauty to the world and be given another reminder who it is that provides not only the beauty, but our ability to see and appreciate it.
Of course, sometimes it is an artist's duty to use his art to remind others of where we humans fail to live up to God's holiness. Sometimes that art may be deemed "ugly" but sometimes we humans show our ugly side. The purpose in this case is to contrast our sinful side with God's perfect beauty, goodness and holiness.
May God bless your day. John
Well said John, I am encouraged that there are many believing artists who are painting to God's glory and reflecting on the beauty of his creation.
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