by Steve Thomason | Nov 11, 2026 | Luther Seminary Sketchbook
Page 9. Rare Book Room November 11, 2026medium: gouache This was a challenging spot to paint. The room is so dark that I had to use the light from my iPhone in order to see my palette and sketchbook. It was also challenging to choose the point of interest. These...
by Steve Thomason | Oct 20, 2026 | Luther Seminary Sketchbook
Page 7. October Sun on Gullixson Hall October 20, 2026medium: gouache It is my birthday, so I wanted to spend some time painting. The fall colors have not yet arrived on campus and temperatures have been hovering around 70 in the afternoons. I only had a one-hour...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 21, 2026 | Luther Seminary Sketchbook
Page 6. Chapel in Ordinary Time September 21, 2026medium: gouache It was Monday, the third day of RFS. Drs. Elton and Jacobson needed to use the chapel to teach the Christian Public Leader course because there are so many students in it. Since I helped them get the...
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 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 4, 2026 | Luther Seminary Sketchbook
Page 3. Gullixson Door August 4, 2026medium: gouache How many times have you walked through this door? On your way to the library? to class? to a meeting? For me, all of the above, and my office has been in GX202 for the past two years. I will miss walking through...
