The Art Pastor's Studio

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Drawing with Feeling

Enjoy this recording of the Art Pastor Live session from Friday, January 31, 2025. I spent about 45 minutes drawing this expressing portrait in Procreate on the iPad as a contemplative practice.

Drawing TRUST | My Word for the Year

I write this post on the morning of January 20, 2025. There is a strange convergence of world events today: It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We recognize this man for the work he did to ensure civil rights for all people in our country. There is a cease-fire in Gaza...

Christmas Livestream

On Friday, December 27 I hosted Art Pastor Live, Christmas Edition. Remember, it is Christmas for twelve days! I created a piece of contemplative art that will explores the themes of Christmas. Grab your own art supplies and create with me, or simply allow my creative process to be a contemplative space for you.

My Art Journey in 2024

Browse through my gallery of the various artwork I created in 2024. These pieces range from plen air painting, digital illustration, pen and ink portraits, to zentangles. Enjoy!

Painting LOVE | Advent 4 | Livestream Recording

On Friday, December 20, 2024 I spent an hour on my Art Pastor Live stream and drew this image. It is a contemplative art piece that explores the themes of the texts for the fourth Sunday of Advent.

Painting JOY | Advent 3 | Livestream Recording

https://www.youtube.com/live/FmzYgIz1R5E?si=BwQ-pYb8hPspaEYtOn Friday, December 13, 2024 I spent an hour on my Art Pastor Live stream and drew this image. It is a contemplative art piece that explores the themes of the texts for the third Sunday of Advent.Join me live...

Sketchbook Tour

Enjoy this walk through of my latest sketchbook. It has plen air gouache, pen and ink, faces, and zentangles.

Painting PEACE for Advent 2 | Livestream Recording

On Friday, December 6, 2024 I spent an hour on my Art Pastor Live stream and drew this image. It is a contemplative art piece that explores the themes of the texts for the second Sunday of Advent.

Painting Hope for Advent 1 – Livestream Recording

On Friday, November 29, 2024 I spent an hour on my Art Pastor Live stream and drew this image. It is a contemplative art piece that explores the themes of one of the texts for the first Sunday of Advent.

Join Us for a 4-Day Mindful Advent Challenge

Looking for a meaningful way to observe Advent? Sign up for our daily Advent devotionals, featuring contemplative spiritual art and mindful sketching, to center your heart and spirit.

Drawing is seeing.

Seeing is understanding.

Understanding is the beginning of wisdom.

Let me illustrate your vision.

I specialize in humorous illustration, caricature, and 2D animation. I am also available for fine art commissions in oil on canvas. Please see my various galleries below.

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