by Steve Thomason | Aug 14, 2026 | Summer Journey 2026
n this Art Pastor Live session, we wrestle with Matthew 15 and the encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman. Stepping away from traditional painting, we experiment with comic layouts in Clip Studio Paint to explore how sequential art helps us slow down, cross boundaries, and pay attention to everyone.
by Steve Thomason | Aug 11, 2026 | Personal Updates
Pat Keifert died suddenly last week. It was a shock and we are stunned. He was a brilliant scholar and a professor at Luther Seminary for many years.
I would like to honor his memory by sharing the story of how I knew him and how he impacted my theology and ministry
by Steve Thomason | Aug 11, 2026 | Luther Seminary Sketchbook
Page 4. Big Oak August 11, 2026medium: gouache I love this tree so much. As a caricature artist I can’t help but see a face in the trunk. I will probably draw a version of this tree as a wise old Ent at some point. Have you named this tree? What memories do have...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 10, 2026 | Visual Lectionary
Did She Change Jesus’ Mind? | Visual Lectionary Resources for August 16, 2026 View Resources for August 16 Food for Thought The Gospel reading is a curious one this week for many reasons. First, Jesus is in the region of Tyre and Sidon. This is a Gentile...
by Steve Thomason | Aug 7, 2026 | Summer Journey 2026
Welcome back to the Art Pastor Live summer journey through scripture and art! I’m Steve Thomason—pastor, visual artist, and professor of spiritual formation at Luther Seminary. Every week, we gather in real time to explore the intersection of art and theology, pushing...
