by Steve Thomason | Aug 28, 2026 | Summer Journey 2026
What does it mean to be rooted, built up, and established in the faith? In the finale of The Summer Journey of Art & Scripture, we take a look at a brand-new comic book commentary created for Faith Lead Academy. Step inside the studio to explore Koine Greek syntax, first-century Roman history, and a hands-on digital painting workshop on the iPad—all leading to a life abounding in thanksgiving.
by Steve Thomason | Aug 21, 2026 | Bible Doodle, Summer Journey 2026
Is faith a rigid concrete monument or a relational place of safety? In this session, I redraw a pivotal section of Colossians 2:6–7 in Procreate. Discover how secondary color theology, the Greek concept of pistis (trust), and a pair of cupped hands transform our understanding of resting in God’s care.
by Steve Thomason | Aug 18, 2026 | Luther Seminary Sketchbook
Page 5. Hope Rocks August 18, 2026medium: gouache We pass this rock garden every time we head to chapel or to the dining room in OCC. The rocks have spelled out many words over the years. Today they say “hope.” I think that is appropriate for this moment. ...
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 | 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 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...