So I've been thinking again about pictures of Christ. I like lots of pictures, but I've never been satisfied with one. Not even with my own. I used to just say that it was because we don't know what He looks like, so how can you draw an accurate portrayal of Him? But then I realized that you don't need to know what He looks like. Just his character. And if you have that understanding, it'll translate onto the page. Does this make sense? And I was also recently being less than approving of some other artists' depictions of Him, but realized that just because they envision Christ one way and I envision Him another doesn't make one wrong and one right. The Spirit teaches us of Christ, and that will be the same, but based on people's experiences with Him and without Him, we all view Him a little differently. Some see Him as a great solemn person, very reverent and calming, while I see Him as always smiling and happy to see everyone.
So anyway... just some thoughts I've had. Enjoy some pictures I have drawn of the Savior over the years. They make me happy. :)
