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In this solo episode of The Reformed Brotherhood, Jesse Schwamb explores the profound theological underpinnings of Jesus' parables in Luke 15. With co-host Tony Arsenal absent due to illness, Jesse takes listeners through the "deleted scenes" – insights and reflections that often occur off-mic – about the parables of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin. These stories reveal God's relentless pursuit of sinners and set the stage for the upcoming discussion of the Prodigal Son parable. Jesse unpacks how these parables demonstrate not just God's willingness to receive sinners, but His active seeking of them – a grace that doesn't merely find us willing but makes us willing. This episode serves as a theological bridge, slowing listeners down to fully appreciate the scandal of God's love before diving into Jesus' most famous parable. Key Takeaways Context Matters: The parables of Luke 15 are Jesus' response to the Pharisees' grumbling about Him receiving sinners and eating with them. This historical context reveals the radical nature of Christ's ministry compared to the religious establishment. Grace Makes Us Willing: Drawing from Thomas Watson's quote, Jesse explains that God's grace doesn't find us willing to repent but actually creates that willingness in us – a foundational concept in Reformed theology. The Initiative of God: In all three parables, God is portrayed as the active seeker. The shepherd searches for the sheep, the woman sweeps for the coin, demonstrating that salvation begins with God's initiative, not ours. The Scandalous Love of Jesus: Christ's approach to sinners appeared scandalous to religious leaders because it violated their understanding of who deserved God's attention. Christ's Sympathetic Identification: Jesus doesn't just save us from a distance but enters into our suffering, identifying with us in our pain while remaining sinless. Heaven's Joy Over Salvation: The parables reveal God's extraordinary joy over each individual sinner who is saved, showing that the entire cost of redemption would be worth it even for just one person. From Death to Life: Drawing from Colossians 2, Jesse emphasizes that Jesus didn't come to make bad people good but to make dead people alive, canceling our certificate of debt through His cross. The Scandal of Divine Initiative The religious establishment of Jesus' day operated on the principle that religion was for "good people" – those who could maintain moral standards and ritual purity. When tax collectors and sinners were drawn to Jesus, the Pharisees were scandalized not just by Jesus' association with them, but by the possibility that these "hopeless cases" might be included in God's kingdom. This context sets up the revolutionary nature of Jesus' parables. As Jesse explains, "Religion by itself cannot help any of those people. Can't help pariahs in that way, and so it did no good then to command the good people to mix with the bad people, and then to treat them kindly and tell them of new possibilities." What makes Christianity utterly unique is that it begins not with human initiative but with divine pursuit. God in Christ actively seeks those who are lost, not waiting for them to clean themselves up or take the first step. This complete reversal of religious expectations demonstrates why these parables were and remain so radical. Grace That Transforms Our Unwillingness The Reformed theological principle that Jesse highlights through Thomas Watson's quote – "Grace does not find us willing, but grace makes us willing" – strikes at the heart of human pride and misconception about salvation. Left to ourselves, we don't merely lack the ability to come to God; we actively resist Him. Jesse elaborates: "How good of God that He would send His Son unto us while we were yet His enemies. In other words, while that clenched fist was within us, while we saw God as only a threat, while we wanted to be covenant breakers, that's what we wanted. We want to rebel against Him." The wonder of grace is not just that God forgives when we repent, but that He creates the very repentance within us. This is why the shepherd leaves the ninety-nine to find the one – the sheep doesn't find its own way home. This is the beating heart of Reformed soteriology: salvation is entirely of the Lord, from first to last, which makes it secure and gives all glory to God alone. Memorable Quotes "God seeking us is the foundation of seeking Him. Grace does not find us willing, but grace makes us willing, and I think that's exactly what we're getting in this first advent of Christ. By way of these stories, of course, this grace that makes us willing. That is the Reformed theology." "He's not this like sinless Superman. What I mean by that is... it takes out the humanity of Christ. It takes out this feeling heart of Christ as if to like separate him so much from us. But the beauty of these parables is... Christ puts himself close to us in that he feels like us, though he is not us, and that is the heart. That is where his power of coming to save is brought into our lives." "Having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us. He also has taken it out of the way. Having nailed it to the cross. How good is that sentence?" Full Transcript [00:00:08] Jesse Schwamb: It reminds me of this quote from. Thomas Watson who said, God seeking us is the foundation of seeking him. Grace does not find us willing, but grace makes us willing, and I think that's exactly what we're getting in this first advent of Christ. By way of these stories, of course, this grace that makes. Us willing. That is the reform of theology. How good of God that he would send his son unto us while we were yet his enemies. In other words, while that clenched fist was within us, while we saw God as only a threat, while we wanted to be covenant breakers, that's what we wanted. We want to rebel against him. Welcome to episode 473 of The Reformed Brotherhood. I'm Jesse, and this is the podcast for Lost Sheep and Lost Coins. Hey, brothers and sisters, you're listening to another episode of The Reformed Brotherhoodhood, but you've probably already noticed. That we are missing my co-host and my brother Tony, who regrettably was taken up ill this week, and so in his convalescence, I'm coming at you with a solo episode and what are you probably asking is worth listening to in the solo episode? Well, I have a proposal for you. So often what happens is when Tony and I sit down. And we record a beautiful, robust conversation, the definitive kind of talk on some topic. We shut off the microphone. And then of course he and I continue to talk to one another. And what often happens is somehow, like a second or a third episode basically starts because we go back to what we were talking about before and we have some kind of new insight or something new that we wanted to say that didn't make it into the episode. [00:01:56] Deleted Scenes and Parables Overview [00:01:56] Jesse Schwamb: And so this episode is gonna be about some of those deleted scenes if you were, were like the things that. We talked about, but didn't make it into some of our recent conversations about the parables, these three parables of the Lost Sheep, the lost coin, and now The Lost Son. Now I know what you're thinking, and I made a promise to Tony. We're not gonna get to the Prodigal son on this episode. That is something he and I are looking forward to discussing with one another and with you. So that will be next week. But on this little episode, I thought it was best to slow down just for a second and to give you, again, some of those things we've been talking about as we've been thinking about lostness, and to set that up as a precursor to wet your appetite just a little bit for this biggest of all of the parables, maybe the most well-known parable in the entire universe. The parable of the prodigal son, which again, is coming for you, but not on this one. Don't even get me started. How dare you. Now, normally if this were a traditional episode, you would hear that ous segue from me that goes something like this. Hey Tony, are you affirming with or denying again, something on this episode? And because it's just me, it'd be super weird to do something atenol with just myself. [00:03:17] Affirmations and Community Engagement [00:03:17] Jesse Schwamb: I figured it is high time for me to give you a particular affirmation, so here's what I'm gonna do. I am affirming with you like you brother and sister listening. I truly am affirming with you because as the year draws to close, I was thinking just again, how grateful I am for everybody who hangs out, everybody who listens, everybody who gives to the reformed brotherhood, because we all do it together. Nothing happens by accident. Nothing shows up in your podcast feed without somebody taking care of the attendant costs, without people lending their voices, without conversation around it. And if you're wondering, well, who are these other people? Because I thought it was just you too. There are brothers and sisters from all over the world who are looking to follow closely after Lord Jesus Christ, wanting to process theology and wanting to do so in a way that makes us better and more obedient toward our loving savior. And in serving those around us. And the good news is you also can just connect with us and with them. And the best way to do that, as we've said so many times before, but I'm gonna say it one more time for everybody in the back, is you can join our Telegram group. Telegram is just a messaging app, and we've carved out just a little corner of that app so that people that are listening to the podcast can come hang out and talk about. Whatever you want. So the way to do that is go to any browser, pick your favorite one, and just type in t me slash reform brotherhood, t me slash reform brotherhood, and that link will get you there. You can also do another thing. You can go to reform brotherhood.com. The podcast does have a website, believe it or not, and on that website, reform brotherhood.com live, all of the other episodes we have ever recorded. And so you can search those by topic about what's going on in them. You can find all kinds of different things to listen to. You'll also find a link there if in fact you would like to also support the podcast. So we are so grateful for so many brothers and sisters. Who have decided, you know what? I've been blessed by the conversations by the community, and I wanna make sure that it remains that way free of charge to everyone. And they're the ones along with us that are shouldering that burden, and I'm so grateful. So you can find a link there if in fact you are so inclined to give so. Brothers and sisters, I'm affirming with you it's time that I did that, and I'm so grateful for all of you. And again, the purpose of this little episode is to spend a little bit of time getting ready, getting after it. [00:05:42] The Parables' Context and Significance [00:05:42] Jesse Schwamb: For this, the biggest of all, the granddaddy of all the parables, the parable of the prodigal son and I, as I was thinking about this episode, it occurred to me it's a bit like, I don't know where you live. Where I live, there are these signs on the road that can script the speed at which you can travel on those roads at least legally. Right, and I was thinking about this as I was driving the other day, that I have a road with a speed limit. Say it's 50 miles an hour, but there is a bend in this road. And on that bend as I approach it, there's another sign of a different color that's more suggestive and it's a lower speed limit. It's as if to say, listen, I know you can travel at 50, but what might be wise right now is to slow it down so that you don't veer off the road because. As you take this turn, what's best practice, what's most safe for you is to slow down for a second. And I was kind of thinking about that as we were going into these parables. We wanna get to the parable of the prodigal sun. It's dramatic, it's dynamic. There's all kinds of lovely details in it. It's exciting. We've got people now finally, whereas we had intimate objects in agriculture, now we're getting to human family dynamics and interrelations and all this activity. And it's good. We should wanna get there, but I'm kind of feeling like it's a bit like that sign that says, you know what? We might wanna slow down for a second before you turn into this parable. Why don't you take this curve at a slightly slower speed? And so hence this little tiny episode to bring to you again, some of those deleted scenes. Some of the things that Tony, I've been talking about that never have quite made it into all of the recordings, because they probably happened before afterwards and the recording button had already been disabled. So. Let me give you the thing that I think, Tony, I've been talking about a lot and we've definitely been thinking about, and that is again, going back to like, why did these parables even come up? Like was it Jesus volition just to start talking about this stuff? Why is it that there are three versions of it? Why are they kind of escalating and growing in magnitude? There's clearly a crescendo coming. Hopefully you're hearing it. Like it's picking up, the pace is moving, the volume is increasing, and the stakes are getting higher and higher and higher. So what gives why all of this? And I think we gotta go back to Luke 15. Of course. We gotta look at just that first verse because to me. [00:08:00] The Heart of Reformed Theology [00:08:00] Jesse Schwamb: In Luke 15, this is some of like the best comfort food of the gospel, don't you think? I mean, in this, it's like the warmest, richest passage, almost all the gospels in terms of the presentation of this really good news. And you know, these stories aren't just sentimental tales. They actually reveal the beating heart of reform, theology, the beating, passionate love. And heart of Christ for his people. This truth that God is the one who seeks, saves, and rejoices over sinners. And so we gotta start in context because it's precisely because of that beating heart, that initiative, that volition, that Christ brings all of this up, but he brings it up in response to something that's happening. And that's where we get in verse one. Now, the tax collectors and sinners we're all drawing near to him. I think sometimes we run, at least I do way too past. Fast past that verse, the tax collectors and the sinners we're all drawing near to him. It should be the kind of thing like talk about things that make you go, Hmm, why? Why are we getting that now? That specific indicator here that they're drawing near. And then not only that it's being told to us, but of course what was it about Christ that drew these people? Because traditionally there, there was a lot of religion happening in Jesus' day. In some ways something special and different is happening here, that while the religion was not drawing these people, that the, the superstructures there, the participants, the leaders were not drawing this crowd by design. Instead, they're drawn to Jesus. There's something not just in the teaching but who he is, and Luke tells us tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to him. He goes on to say, and the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled saying, this man receives sinners and eats with them. As a result of this, Jesus tells then these three parables. It's almost like Jesus essentially saying to the Pharisees, listen, you're accusing me of receiving sinners. Yes, you are exactly right, but I want you to know why. What a beautiful thing for him to explain and then to explain it in these thrice kind of implications and stories and metaphors. It's a beautiful thing. It reminds me of this quote from. Period in Thomas Watson who said, God seeking us is the foundation of seeking him. Grace does not find us willing, but grace makes us willing, and I think that's exactly what we're getting in this first advent of Christ. By way of these stories, of course, this grace that makes. Us willing. That is the reform of theology. How good of God that he would send his son unto us while we were yet his enemies. In other words, while that clenched fist was within us, while we saw God as only a threat, while we wanted to be covenant breakers, that's what we wanted. We want to rebel against him. And it's an incredible thing. It's far better, not that grace finds us willing, but that grace makes us willing, that grace compels us because we do not even know what's the best for ourselves. And so here again, Jesus tells us these three parables, these three stories to convey this incredible point. And that is that there is surely hope for all. God's love extends even to these sinners. That the glorious truth, that glorious truth shines out in all of these parables, and it's meant to be impressed upon us in like increasing degree that God's amazing love is both in its scope and its reach, and especially contrast. The ideas of then these. Pharisees and the scribes on this subject, he comes at them hard with these series of events and these stories. Tony, I've been talking about that a lot. Like we just can't get beyond that. I can't even, I wish I could comprehend it in a more deep way. You know, the first two parables are, it's dying to impress upon us that the love of God. Is this activity. It is effort and fire and reach and going after and passion and love, and it seeks out the sinner and it takes like infinite trouble in order to find him and rescue him. It's willing to pursue all to love, all, to take up the cost of all, and then to show the joy of God and all the hosts of heaven when even just one. Soul is saved. So it's not even this massive effort undertaking, which weighs the benefits and the costs and says, well, it's gonna be worth it in the end because the dividends earned from making this investment will be far greater than the investment itself. And what God does in Christ is he sends his son not. Reservedly, not like arms reach, so he could snatch him back up when harm beel him, but he gives him so unreservedly in passive and active obedience so that the sinner might be saved. Even just one and one, just one is saved. All of heaven rejoices there. There is a full consummate expression of happiness and completeness and joy of just one. Being saved and brought into God's kingdom. In other words, if that entire cost were for just one, God would still be willing to bear it. Jesus would still come in his active and past obedience to accomplish that very thing. And it's all of this that's moving us, of course, to the parable of the prodigal son, but I cannot even get there. Don't, don't even try to get me to go there. I know you're all doing it. So there is this great and incredible outstanding point. [00:13:20] The Scandalous Love of Jesus [00:13:20] Jesse Schwamb: It's something else that Tony had been talking about is that there's a simplicity, of course in all of these accounts, but there's also like this great complexity, especially because of this context. And I think as well what we've been really. Settling on in our conversations outside of the podcast is just how scandalous this makes Jesus seem and appear like that Jesus does appear or he should appear to us like too good to be true, too loving, too kind, too recklessly spend thrift. And again, that's what we're gonna find in the next parable, but that that is for real and it doesn't make him weak. It might be an expression of meekness, a power under control, but it shows that the humility of God in Christ is really beyond our ability to comprehend in reach that is so thorough and so full, and so rich and so warm that Christ is, as it were, experiencing a great, great joy. In the sinner coming and being saved, and him identifying with the sinner to such a degree and going out and finding what was lost to bring it back in. That this act of even when we come to him in repentance over and over again, we do not exhaust him because so great is his love for us. That he's coming to save continually and always, that he doesn't have to save over and over again. There's no additional sacrifice that's necessary, but that, that sacrifice is so great, so grand, so complete that it continues to bring us back into the fold to save us as it were. Over and over again to restore us onto fellowship with him to restore the harmony of our relationship while never having to rescind or to rebuild again the initial identity that we have in Christ that was accomplished on the cross, but that this just seems too good to be true. It just seems so miraculous that my own sin. As it continues to compound day after day, that is like continue to do the things I don't wanna do, as Paul said. But the very things I don't wanna do, those are the things that I do. It seems like this. At some point God would just become thoroughly exhausted with, and that's not the case. And these parables prove that to us over and over. And over again. So this very context and setting of these parables shows. I think all of this like perfectly, and Tony and I have just been conversing about that a lot. We keep going back to it. Maybe we're a little bit afraid that if we keep talking about it, you're gonna be like, you already said that, say something different. But we can't help. We're really come back to this and. Again, I'm drawn to this line that these sinners, the publicans, if you're totally down with the King James version that they drew near unto him, they came to him. There was something about him that they were almost like compelled or constrained as, as Paul says, like God's love compels us or constraints us. That they themselves were feeling that almost this magnetism toward Christ to want to be in his presence toward what, hear what he has to say, and what a beautiful setup that they're being drawn into him. He's eating with them. He's doing this. Most intimate thing, spending time with the me, my shoulders, with 'em, and of course the Pharisees, the scribes, the religious leaders, they see this and it's recorded that they're grumbling. They're complaining, right, man, what an adventure in missing the point. But that's there for us. I really think to pick up here as we try to understand what these parables mean, again, it's not just like the teaching. The teaching is so good, it's so rich and juicy and, and full of so many things for us to consume and to understand and to meditate on and to metabolize. As well that we can just quickly mix Miss, like this incredible perspective of like the context of which it took place, like the literal environment and the circumstances of life, which in some ways were the progenitor, or at least were the very thing, the fertile soil, which gave Christ the opportunity to plant. Then these seeds of the story and what I'm raised by is they felt that. I think these sinners felt that there was a chance even for them, that like in these man's teachings, there was a new and fresh hope, and even the Pharisees and the scribes saw precisely that thing. I think that's why, that's why they're complaining, and they had regarded these sinners as being so utterly and entirely behind, beyond hope and redemption. I mean, that was really the Orthodox view. It was to say like, listen, they're so hopeless that they were to be entirely ignored. Religion was for good people. It had nothing to do with bad people. You know, unfortunately, that's so much I think of how people view even Christianity today, that this is a club for people who have it mostly together or wanna have it together or think that they can get it together. Religion is for the good people and it should have nothing to do with the bad people. And it certainly had nothing to. To give these sinners just in the in, in our own day. Religion, by and in of itself, has nothing to give anybody, certainly nothing to give those who are hurt. Who are feeling hopeless, who are down and out, who are the abused, who have been written off, who are marginalized, who are pariahs, who feel that the guilt is overwhelming in their lives, who have all of these regrets. Religion by itself cannot help any of those people. Can't help you oriah in that way, and so it did no good then. To command the good people, to mix with the bad people, and then to treat them kindly and tell them of new possibilities. Religion, even in Jesus day, didn't offer that. And so you can see then that the Pharisees of the scribes were annoyed by our Lord's teaching. Anyone who saw any hope for this public or sinner must to them be entirely wrong and a blasphemer, because that's not who religion was for. And yet the sinner here. I mean, can you only imagine loved one like the sinner here in seeing Jesus? And being with Jesus, and they were drawn to him by understanding that there was some kind of new and fresh hope for them. And that's what's delivered in these parables to us. That how scandalous love of God is, is that from the jump, those who are with him recognize the scandal and said, this is so otherworldly that it seems like. This could be for me. And that is exactly why Jesus came, right? He came to seek and to save those who are lost. The point is was not how he could be received back, but whether he could be received back at all, whether he deserved anything at all. And so the sinner coming and saying that, is it possible that even for me. There is hope that even for me, there could be restoration with God. That for all the things which I already know, that I'm far from God, that I see him as the one who has these incredible and high in standards that I have transgressed, is it possible that there is hope for me? You know, just this morning on our Lord's day, because that's time of year, one of the songs that we sang was Joy to the World, and I was thinking even as we were preparing to sing that what, what other people conceive of that? Him. You know, we might rightly ask, is there any joy in our world today? Is there any hope? Is there any peace? And the answer is, yes, there is. It's in Jesus. You know that he is the answer. But we sometimes need to start saying, what is the question? And the question is, who can come before God? What can I do to be saved? That is the question. And these sinners at least understood that. They're drawn to Jesus, they're drawn to come before him. And so this stands out to me. It's something that we've been talking about a lot, this possibility of a new start, a new beginning for all, even for the most desperate, the ones that were so far off that they recognized that they couldn't probably even turn around. You know, sometimes like we colloquial say, listen, all you have to do is turn around and we use that language because we're tying it with this idea of repentance, you know, to turn. Toward God to to forsake that which is our natural selves by the power of the Holy Spirit and to come back into the family of Christ. And I think that is good, but I think the sinner also recognizes that the only prayer that we have is that Jesus have mercy on me. Have mercy on me that that's the right place to start. And I see in this, this idea, of course that's clearly articulated by our savior, that God is doing all the things that we are so lost. We're like that lost sheep that's just gone astray. That we desperately need help because we can't find our way back. I'm not sure we can even barely turn around. And I think if. What Thomas Watson is saying is correct. Then the beauty of Grace is that it does make us willing because I, for one, would go kicking and screaming all the way. But the fact that it makes us willing, it makes us come to our senses, which I have a feeling is something we will explore in a future, future episode, but that God is setting forward all of that initiative, you know. I like that John Rowan, John Owen also writes the sheep strays and knows not how to return, but Christ the good shepherd will lose none of his flock, but fetch them home. I love this idea. That's from his expedition on Hebrews. Actually, it's not even about this particular passage. The sheep does not seek the shepherd. The shepherd seeks the sheep. So even in this narrative, we see all these beautiful elements that. You know, Tony, I talked about before this total depravity, but it's just a narrative form that there's no one that seeks after God. And so what we find is that God is bringing forward election, choosing his own. He's bringing about definitive atonement, he's saving his own, and then there's a sexual calling he's bringing to himself his own. It's like the Westminster Larry Catechism says in. Uh, 59 Christ, by his intercession answers the demands of those for whom he has died and for them only. And all of this then brings about this like great and incredible rejoicing in heaven. I think, not just because it's like, it's great to find lost things, but it's also great to see that God has done the very thing that he said he was going to do, that he's the one that's, that he's the author and perfecter of salvation. And so God delights. In the work of redemption. So this is like the thing that I think is incredibly scandalous. [00:23:01] Christ's Compassion and Solidarity [00:23:01] Jesse Schwamb: This is the thing that Tony and I have talked a lot about, like privately, and that is how much Jesus has compassion and the ability, the true ability to sympathize. And that in these I, I think like underneath. All of these little parables and stories. The only reason there is an action of love. That love always leads to giving. Love always leads to going. Finding love always leads to drawing in that the only reason that is happening is because of this incredible ability of Christ to sympathize with us. You know, the burden of these verses, the anchor of these verses is Christ sheer an amazing solidarity with all of his people. All our natural intuitions tell us that Jesus is with us on our side present helping. When life is going well. It's easy to see that. It seems very clear, but in this text, we're finding that those who are drawn are the ones whose life are decidedly not going great, not doing that well. And so the opposite is being. Presented for us in this kinda stark relief. It's in our weakness that Jesus sympathizes with us. It's in our pain and our own destructive behaviors that he comes, not because he himself has experienced any sin, but because he is a savior whose heart is wide open to go after and to embrace those who are in that state, which seems incredible. Scandalous, like in our pain, Jesus is pained in our suffering. He feels the suffering as his own, even though it isn't. He's not this like invincible divinity. Well, lemme say it this way. It's not that his invincible divinity is threatened, but in the sense that his heart is feelingly drawn into our distress. Is that a word? Feelingly, like that. He literally wants to, he feels himself into our distress and, and in that doing so his joy is increased because he's identifying with his children because he is coming close to them because he is going after them. His love leads to that kind of feeling ness, so it's. It is not only that Jesus can reveal, relieve us and reveal, I suppose, but relieve us from our troubles like a doctor prescribing medicine. It's also that before any relief comes before, like a day of restoration comes before like that day of the shackles falling off before that time when the breakthrough happens, he's with us in our troubles like a doctor who has endured the same disease. That's what's wild. That's what makes all of this so different than any other religious worldview, than any other kind of conscription of how to think about the world and any other philosophy. And he's a sinless man, but he's not this like sinless Superman. And what I mean by that is I think some of you heard, if you've listened for any length of time, you know that there's this song. That is a children's song. That is something like Jesus is my superhero, and I always bristle that a little bit because it takes out the humanity of Christ. It takes out this feeling heart of Christ as if to like separate him so much from us that we want all of this power. Of course we want this. Alien power to come and to restore our lives, to intercede, to do the thing that we cannot do for ourselves. But the beauty of these parables is the thing that we cannot do for ourselves is still the thing that Christ puts, puts himself close to us in that he feels like us, though he is not us, and that is the heart. That is where his power of coming to save. Is brought into our lives. He comes and saves us because he knows us. And to know us is to become like us. And to become like us is to be humiliated, to come and to humble himself and to condescend to such degree that he is again, like this doctor who can heal. But before any of that comes, he's with us in the troubles. This is Emmanuel, this is God with us, that he is the one that comes and stands shoulder to shoulder with us in that pain that feels and empathizes and comes and ministers to us in that pain, and takes great joy in doing so. And in fact, his joy, as it were, is enlarged in doing that. [00:27:09] The Joy of Salvation [00:27:09] Jesse Schwamb: Our tendency, I think, is to feel intuitively that the more difficult life gets, the more that we're alone. We sink further into pain, we sink further into felt isolation, and these passages correct us. Our pain never outstrips what he himself shares in. That is what's remarkable. That is what drives and fuels, I think, in a way, this passionate heart of Christ towards us and then results in this kind of unbelievable, really loved ones. Incredible, outstanding, inconceivable good news that Christ has saved us, that he would come and in the midst of our great ugliness and sinfulness and unkindness and selfishness, that he would not only identify with that and say, you who are broken, I delight. To repair you, but that we receive then not just a restoration, but then all of the benefits that Christ himself has earned that are due him for his obedience. These also get credited to us. I think it's impossible for me not to conclude this little conversation that we're having without going to Colossians chapter two, which again, I've said this before, but as somebody who's worked in finance and banking, all of my adult life. Actually, I dunno why I would say it that way, because you really can't, shouldn't be working in finance or banking as a child. But for all of my life I just find this language so resonant. And if you're a person that's borrowed money for any length of time or maybe basically just worked in the world and had to endure, if that's your word, or interact with finance than you are probably gonna resonate with this. This too. But this is. An expression of what God has done for us in Christ. And I wanna begin reading in verse 13. And you being dead in your transgressions. Oh, man. Uh, sorry, I, I hate to do this. I often don't like to do this, but you're just gonna get my commentary, the Jesse commentary in between these in, in the midst of these verses because I, I should probably best practice to read the whole thing for y'all. But I just, I am dumbfounded. I keep getting dumbstruck by these words and thinking about these in light of, uh, the incarnation and of Christ coming and these parables that he's teaching us that are just showing like as if he's just opening up his heart to us, and I can't, but help but stop and pause and say, are, are you hearing this too? And you being dead in your transgressions. This is so horrible, isn't it? Like who wants this to be true of them? But this is, this is my story and your story that we were dead and it's not a who done it mystery. You know what killed us? Our transgressions, yours and mines our own work. That the minimum wage of sin is death and that your transgressions killed you and that you were in that state. You were in that state actually from the beginning, from the time that you were born. You were dead and you were dead in your transgressions. That is super bad. I mean, that's the understatement of this entire conversation. It, it's horrible. Uh, I can't think of anything worse. It's true of all us. So is it possible that it could get worse? It does actually. And you being dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, that is like you were not just, it would be worse enough that of course, like you the Law of Christ, but you love to do it. That was your jam in your flesh. The flesh that you wanted to embrace, the selfishness that was who you are, apart from Christ, which the Bible tells us is the opposite of being circumcised brought into the family. You were far away as far away as possible. You were so far out of the government that you were uncircumcised. That's who you were. You were dead. You were dead because of your transgressions, and then you were so far outside of the family of God, there was no hope for you. In your own self, there's nothing you could do to make a way. There was nothing that you could do to write yourself. You were dead in your transgressions, uncircumcision of your flesh. Sit on that for a second, and you being dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, Jesus made you alive with him having graciously forgiven us all our transgressions. So again, this is. Incredible. Not just that you would be forgiven, but that you'd be made alive in Christ. There's this falsity out there somewhere. Again, this is what religion teaches you, teaches us that Jesus came to make bad people good. I mean, that's really what the Pharisees were after in their own lives. There was their promulgating a system in which what religion does is it's for good people and at best what it can do is make maybe some bad people. Good. But if you're too bad, it's not for you. It's too bad. It's unfortunate, but it's not your thing. It won't work. But what the scripture tells us, what these parables press us with is not that Jesus came to make bad people good, but he came to make dead people alive. And so what we have here is a clear indication of that, that even in the midst of your, your horrible state, that that state, that it seemed hopeless, that here Jesus God, through Jesus made you alive with him having graciously forgiven all of our transgressions. Then here's the, here's the amazing part as if like, we didn't understand that, and I think like you and Paul here saying like, this should be clear, but I'm gonna double down on this. I'm gonna use some language that should be abundantly clear to you just how bad things were and then how much freedom you should feel, what your lightness, what the, the bounce in your steps should be like because you were once dead uncircumcised. Now you've been made alive and you've been having everything graciously forgiven in Christ. Here, here's what it's like having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us. He also has taken it out of the way. Having nailed it to the cross. How? How good is that sentence? Christ in his death canceled out the. Certificate of debt. Again, something that was codified against us. So other words, it was documented. These were not just, and they weren't just this little statement that said like, it's really bad for you. You owe something. There's something that's been heaped up against you. But they were decrees against us. They were hostile to us. They were literally the thing that was going to kill us for all and separate us from Christ. That thing, that certificate, he has taken it. Out out of the way, having nailed it to the cross, having disarmed the rulers and authorities, he made public display of them having triumphed over them. So it's this incredible sense that not only has Christ. Taking the certificate, cast it aside, paid for it in full. But then above and beyond that, he's disarmed the rulers and authorities. He's made a public display of them. He's triumphed over sin, death, and the devil in such a demonstrative and public way to show that he's the ruler of all the world. That he's the promise maker and he's the promise keeper, that he's just, and that he's justifier. And so Paul says to us, then Christian. How ought you to live? How ought you to behave? Is this not the best news that you could possibly hear? So all of that, I think is literally just the smallest backdrop to leading us into this final parable, this escalation really, of course, the three parables in one about the prodigal son and. I would admonish you to think on that. This little extra pause that we've had here I think is good because I need to at least to remember that this is what's leading us for Jesus to say, to start with a story that says A man had two sons. You know, after we've talked about sheep. We talked about coins and then he goes, and a man had two sons. What a beautiful like beginning what? What incredible language, what brilliance, all of this to show us his true heart for us. And I think it's always worthwhile to stop and to pause for a second. And to consider that heart as we make ourselves ready to receive this final and amazing parable. [00:35:13] Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser [00:35:13] Jesse Schwamb: So I hope that you will continue to hang out with us, that you yourself will not take my word for it or Tony's word for it, but you yourself, go to Luke 15 read. It takes maybe. I dunno, 45 seconds to read all three of these and to spend some time thinking about what it is that Christ has done for us. That we're the lost sheep, we're the lost coin. We're also this lost son, son, daughter, that this was all of our stories. At some point, we can't escape the fact that this really is our biography and. It hits close to home because we find that when we examine ourselves that we are the ones that were lost in our transgressions and dead. That we are the ones that were un circumcised, but God has made us alive together with Christ. I mean, read, read Colossians two and read Ephesians one, and what you're gonna find is we have every reason to rejoice, and these stories should compel us into. A life of constant rejoicing for what Christ has done for us. That's the reason for every season. It's the reason for the Christian life, and certainly so much of what we find reflected in reform theology proper. So you know what to do. Come hang out with us on the Telegram chat, continue to process with us alongside of us in conversation with us, these incredible parables, because I do believe there's so much here. We'll, we're never going to plumb the depths of these, and this is just our feeble attempt. To get us in the right place as we make that final hair point turn into this, that we slow down just a little bit and consider what great thing that Christ has done for us and what God, the Father and the Holy Spirit has wrought in our lives by way of this incredible salvation. So you know what to do. Come back next week and we'll get after the parable. Of the prodigal. But until you do that, until we chat again and Tony rejoins us safe and strong, and Lord willing, as great as ever, honor everyone. Love the brotherhood.

Mike and Paloma are joined by Jibola Fagbamiye and Conor McCreery to chat comics and their latest OGN from Harper Collins, Fela: Music Is the Weapon!Follow Conor and Jibola online:https://www.felagraphicnovel.com/https://www.instagram.com/therealconorhttps://www.instagram.com/jibolastudiosSpiderman vs. Wolverine - https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Spider-Man_Versus_Wolverine_Vol_1_1Timestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:03:01- World Without End00:08:30 - Starship Godzilla #100:11:55 - The Corus Wave00:18:22 - Discord Picks00:19:20 - Life Drawing00:22:14 - Batman #300:28:40 - DIE: Loaded #100:31:39 - Fela: Music Is The Weapon with Jibola Fagbamiye & Conor McCreery01:09:44 - WrapMusic provided by Infinity Shred. Find them on Bandcamp.IRCB Avatars by @ICELEVELIRCB Logo by Kyle RoseProducer: Mike RapinProoflistener: Kait LamphereEditor: Zander RiggsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop Support us on Patreon to get access to our Patreon-only series: IRCB Movie Club, Saga of Saga, Giant Days of Our Lives, A Better Batmobile, and more! patreon.com/ircbpodcastBuy a copy of our anniversary zine Totally Not A Cult: https://ircbpodcast.com/shop/p/totally-not-a-cult-zine-1Email: ircbpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @ircbpodcastInstagram: @ircbpodcastDiscord: discordapp.com/invite/E8JUB9sReddit: ireadcomicbooks.reddit.comIRCB GoodreadsMerch: ircbpodcast.com/shop

Curious about indie publishing? Physician Paria Hassouri shares her debut journey to self-publish Harvesting Rosewater, centering a woman's midlife awakening.If you've ever been interested in the independent publishing process, you're not alone. Today's revealing conversation with Paria Hassouri, a pediatrician, whose self-published debut, Harvesting Rosewater, recently hit bookstores, takes readers inside her remarkable publishing process. Discover how Paria balances medicine and storytelling in today's under-the-radar debut feature, which centers on a physician's midlife awakening that I guarantee you will not be able to put down.In our illuminating conversation, we explore:Independent Publishing Adventures- Paria opens up about her unique indie publishing path, sharing how she navigated editing, securing book blurbs, and the creative freedom that comes with going her own way—plus the surprises that made the process both challenging and rewarding.Uncovering Autofiction Elements From Paria's Life- Drawing on her own childhood in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, Paria shares personal memories and reflections from this challenging period in her young life in her story. She shares how blending real-life experiences with fiction has allowed her to explore her own identity, belonging, and what she hopes readers will take away from her book.The Women's Life Freedom Movement- We explore how themes of women's rights and resistance shaped this story, offering readers deeper insight into lives under restrictive systems and the tragedy that sparked the movement.

Heute bin ich unterwegs in Berlin und nehme diese Folge der Neurotainment Show im Cafe "Gelegenheiten" auf. Dort Treffen sich jede Woche queere Menschen, um ein Aktmodell zu zeichnen. Queer Life Drawing - oder auch kurz QLD nennt sich das. Was das Besondere an diesen Veranstaltungen ist, wo die Idee herkommt und weshalb es überhaupt so einen Safespace braucht, das erzählen uns Mai und Anna vom QLD Berlin - unterstützt von Model Lisa.Alle Links zu Queer Life Drawing in Berlin:https://linktr.ee/qldberlin Infos zu Andreas Z. Simon, die Neurotainment Mail und generell mehr Neurotainment findest du auf https://www.simon.vision/

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:https://register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!https://brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrushLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!https://www.boldbrushshow.com/Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:https://www.FASO.com/podcast/---For this episode, we created a compilation of our past guests discussing the importance of networking and community for artists' personal and professional growth. We share how joining organizations, attending workshops, and participating in events like conventions and plein air gatherings foster valuable connections and learning opportunities. Personal recommendations and genuine relationships are emphasized as key to gaining gallery representation and advancing in the art world. This compilation also covers the benefits of balancing solitary studio work with fellowship among like-minded artists, both in-person and online. Initiatives such as starting local life drawing groups or online communities like Stephanie Thompson's "Broadcasting Brushers" are encouraged to overcome isolation and support artistic development. Overall, this episode underscores that sharing knowledge, nurturing relationships, and building community are essential for a fulfilling and successful artistic journey.Episodes mentioned (in order):81 Steve Atkinson85 Stephanie Birdsall86 Ruth Fitton127 Jill Basham129 Brian Bateman130 Scott Ruthven133 Ginny Butcher140 Donald Yatomi143 Stephanie Thompson

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:https://register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!https://brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrushLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!https://www.boldbrushshow.com/Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:https://www.FASO.com/podcast/---On today's episode we sat down with Stephanie Thomson, a brilliantly passionate artist who has masterfully navigated her creative journey with intelligence and dedication, transforming her artistic dreams into a thriving career through strategic workshop experiences and continuous learning. She also tells us about her "Broadcasting Brushers" project which demonstrates her commitment to artistic community, providing global artists with access to high-quality life drawing experiences through high-resolution camera use and interactive streaming. Stephanie challenges traditional narratives about artist development, proving that personal growth and professional excellence can beautifully coexist. Her portraits reflect not just technical mastery but a profound understanding of human emotion and connection. Throughout the conversation, she reveals a refreshingly humble approach to artistic development, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a gap between artistic vision and current skill level as a crucial mechanism for continuous improvement. Stephanie's journey is a compelling narrative of passion, persistence, and the transformative power of embracing lifelong learning in one's artistic pursuit. Finally, Stephanie tells us where life painting enthusiasts can sign up for her Patreon and experience her Broadcasting Brushers group!Stephanie's FASO Site:https://www.stephaniepaigethomson.com/Stephanie's "Broadcasting Brushers":https://www.broadcastingbrushers.com/Stephanie's Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/stephaniepaigethomson/

THE BOOK OF RUTH| GOD'S RESTORATION PLAN| Preservation and Prospective Living| Discipleship |Session-20| 2025| CHIMDI OHAHUNA Welcome back to the GRACELIFECOMI podcast! In this week's enlightening episode, Pastor Chimdi Ohahuna presents a fresh perspective on the profound themes found within the Book of Ruth. Drawing from Ruth 1:7, unraveling themes of rest, provision, and divine guidance. Join us in this session as we explore the pivotal moments in Ruth's journey and discover how they resonate deeply with our own lives today. Key Lessons Unpacked in This Episode: - The Journey from Moab to Bethlehem (Ruth 1:7): We open with the narrative of Ruth as she leaves her home in Moab to embrace the land of Bethlehem—the house of bread. We discuss the symbolism of this shift and its importance in our spiritual journeys, emphasizing the call to abandon worldly comforts for divine provision.   - A Legacy of Faith (Job 29:18): Reflecting on the fate of Joseph, who requested that his bones be transported to Canaan, we illustrate the importance of not resting in temporary circumstances. No matter where you are in life, stay committed to your divine calling, knowing that true rest comes from God. - The True Meaning of Rest: Insights from Hebrews 10 remind us that God invites us into His rest, which transcends any earthly provision. In a world where distractions abound, we discuss the necessity of maintaining our rest in Christ amidst trials and temptations. - The Role of Seasons and Isolation: We explore the concept of being in a cave or a season of isolation. In these moments, God often prepares us for greater things. It's during these challenging times that we can truly understand what it means to depend wholly on Him, demonstrating that rest often disguises itself in discomfort. - The Distinction Between Worldly Bread and the Bread of Life: Drawing parallels between the bread offered by the world and the Bread of Life, we address the crucial understanding that not all 'food' nurtures our souls. Only the Bread found in divine rest can sustain us, while worldly provisions lead to temporary satisfaction. - Fellowship and Spiritual Provision: We dive into the significance of prayer and fellowship—not merely to meet physical needs but to address deeper spiritual hunger. Understanding this shifts our perspective on what it means to truly be fulfilled. - Resolute Patience and Spiritual Growth: Encourage patience within yourself and your journey. Trust that God is at work in your rest, and that He will provide what you need in His perfect timing. - The Power of Prophecy: We touch on Bethlehem's prophetic significance as the land of David and ultimately Christ. We remind listeners that standing firm on God's promises equips us to withstand battles until those prophecies come to fruition. Throughout this episode, we emphasize that true joy and comfort can only be found in God's rest. We intersperse personal insights and testimonies, inviting you to reflect on your own experiences in relation to Ruth's journey and the overarching message of redemption and provision. Tune in to explore how to remain anchored in divine rest, recognizing that the essence of the Bread of Life is vital in our pursuit of fulfillment. Don't miss out on this powerful episode, packed with wisdom and insights to inspire your walk of faith. Subscribe to GRACELIFECOMI and join us in this transformative conversation. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to our community, there's something here for everyone! Jesus is Lord.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Sara Reeve (@SaraReeveDraws) Sara Reeve is a Brighton-based painter and tutor with a primary focus on portraiture and painting people. Her work is characterised by strong use of colour, bold shapes, and impactful compositions. Drawing inspiration from both observation and photography, she has a particular interest in portraying women in her paintings. Sara works with oil paints, a medium she finds ideal for capturing the visceral essence of flesh and faces. As a tutor at Draw Brighton, Sara leads regular evening courses on Painting Portraits in Oils, weekend workshops on Self-Portraiture, and weekly online life-drawing sessions. She also teaches Life Drawing and Portraiture to local artist groups and schools in the community. In her personal practice, Sara explores the dynamic tension between subject and viewer, often focusing on a direct gaze. Her work delves into the interaction between what a painting communicates to its audience and the emotional response it evokes. Through her art, Sara aims to uncover deeper layers of connection with both the sitter and the viewer. Sara was participated in Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year, which lead to her being invited to host her own Sky Arts Masterclass episode. Also mentioned in this episode were: @jakespicerart @draw_brighton @artistoftheyear @sussexpaoty @amy_dury @wendybarrattart @geoffreyharrison @rayrichardson1 For more information on the work of Sara Reeve go tohttps://sarareeve.com To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.orgEmail: ministryofartsorg@gmail.comSocial Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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About the authorBarbara de la Cuesta has taught English literature and Spanish on the secondary and college levels. She is currently teaching English as a Second Language. She has a Master's Degree in Creative Non Fiction from Lesley College in Massachusetts, 1989.She has published stories in the California Quarterly, the Texas Review, and The New Ohio Review,. Her first novel, The Spanish Teacher, was winner of the Gival Press Fiction Prize in 2007. Rosa, a novel about a Honduran immigrant, was winner of the Driftless Series award from Brain Mill Press, The Mists, set in Central America, and My Name is Henrietta Rose, set in the basements of AA, were published by Finishing Line Press. Her latest works, published this year, are Adams Chair, a novel in verse about the City of Waltham, Massachusetts, site of historic immigration, as well as Life Drawing, a collection of stories about art and artists, published by Austin MacCauly. She has received fiction fellowships from the Massachusetts Artists Foundation, and, more recently, from The New Jersey Council on the Arts. She has also received a Geraldine Dodge fellowship to the Virginia Center, and to the Millay Colony.For more info on the book click HERE

Order your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!https://brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrushLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!https://www.boldbrushshow.com/Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:https://www.FASO.com/podcast/---On today's episode we sat down with Scott Tallman Powers, a fine artist specializing in western scenes who is always looking to capture the connection between humans and their environment. Scott discusses his artistic journey, from studying at the American Academy of Art to transitioning from illustration to becoming a professional painter. He emphasizes the importance of painting from life, understanding abstract foundations, and the balance between realism and narrative storytelling. Scott highlights the challenges of meeting deadlines while maintaining quality, the benefits of plein air painting, and the necessity of diversifying income streams through workshops, commissions, and selling smaller studies, while also maintaining strong relationships with collectors through genuine communication. He also reminds artists to get yourself out there and find a good artist community to motivate and inspire you to continue on your journey. Finally, Scott tells us about his upcoming workshop and exhibitions, including a collaborative landscape and figure workshop with Scott Christensen and his participation in The Briscoe Museum Night of the Artists Show and The Prix de West!Scott's FASO site:https://www.scottpowersfineart.com/Scott's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/scotttallmanpowers/Scott's upcoming workshop:https://adventureofpainting.thrivecart.com/capturing-nature-and-the-human-spirit/The Briscoe Museum Night of the Artists:https://briscoemuseum.org/noa2025/2025 Prix de West:https://pdw.nationalcowboymuseum.org/

Season 2, Episode 10 of Breakfast with Manny PodcastIn this season finale, Manny and Dave reflect on 2024—a year marked by shifts, challenges, and unexpected lessons. Dave navigates the highs and lows of the past year, while Manny shares his experience of feeling stuck in routine and searching for renewed passion. Together, they explore why so many of us feel stuck or low and what it truly means to be in life's natural flow.Episode HighlightsThe Illusion of Stuckness: Dave discusses how many people claim, "I'm stuck," but asks: are we truly trapped, or are we simply avoiding hard choices?Acceptance vs. Motivation: They examine how embracing life's challenges—rather than resisting them—can lead to greater peace, energy, and resilience.Miswanting: The Happiness Trap: Dave introduces the idea of miswanting: chasing things we think will bring happiness, only to find they don't. He offers non-attachment as a healthier alternative.The Natural Rhythms of Life: Drawing a parallel with nature, the hosts explain that feeling low isn't always a crisis. Like a field left fallow to rejuvenate, sometimes we need to pause and recalibrate.System for a Down: A Guide for Navigating the Lows: Dave presents an eight-step model for overcoming challenging periods:Accept the Cycle: Recognize that lows are temporary.Shift Perspective: Reframe what the current moment could mean.Watch for the Second Arrow: Avoid self-judgment that intensifies suffering.Listen to Your Body: Notice energy levels and what they tell you.Get into Nature: Reconnect with the natural world for renewal.Go Inward: Embrace stillness to find inner answers.Connect with Others: Engage in vulnerable, safe conversations.Give: Helping others can shift your mindset and bring growth.Key TakeawaysRest Before the Next Chapter: Not every low point is a crisis—sometimes you just need to rest before moving forward.Acceptance Fuels Resilience: Embracing your current state can reduce stress and build a healthier drive.Power in the Present: True power lies in the present moment—future worries and past regrets often distract from what truly matters.Structured Reflection: A clear, actionable framework can help transform difficult periods into opportunities for growth.ResourcesThe Happiness Hypothesis – Jonathan HaidtWhen Things Fall Apart – Pema ChödrönDon't forget to subscribe to Breakfast with Manny on Spotify and YouTube to stay updated on future episodes. If this conversation resonated with you, please leave us a review and share your thoughts!

A walking episode: January in review!! In which we did 5 events in 10 days (wtf?), including Life Drawing and Still Life painting.In this episodeApparently nobody comes to anything in January, even if they did in DecemberSell your early work, QUICK before you become a different personHow do you teach someone to love something?Becoming a gym girlie in your thirties (maybe)I mention:Syllabus by Lynda BarryPainting Portraits in Acrylic by Hashim Akib

Leo Frontini , Photo by Scott MacDonough Leo Frontini (b. 2000, Cleveland, OH) has found painting to be an escape from reality while also bringing him closer to the world, relationships, and himself. His practice combines his complicated exploration of the subconscious mind and emotional tumult with an exhaustive knowledge of human anatomy, oil painting techniques, and draftsmanship that is unique in its range of influence. Exploring his work is like embarking on a journey that engages both the senses and intellect. His paintings are often accompanied by evocative poetry, an instrumental part of his practice in exploring the hidden allegories of his work. Frontinis' compositions hold the viewer in captivation and contemplation—a kindling of transcendence. Leo Frontini received a BFA from Otis College of Art and Design (2023), studying great masters of the past in between frequent Life Drawing sessions. Frontini was raised in a creative household. In the solitariness of quarantine, Frontini began an intensive study of painting the figure. His visual intermingling of the past, present, and unknown provide a balance of harmony and tension. Launching his career upon graduation, Frontini had a solo exhibition with albertz benda Los Angeles in 2024, followed by a project exhibition with 1969 Gallery in New York. He will continue this trajectory with his first comprehensive solo exhibition at albertz benda New York in 2025. Leo Frontini, Source of Anguish, 2024, Oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches 91.5 x 122 cm Leo Frontini, Soliloquy of a sleepless night, 2025,  Oil on canvas 72 x 60 inches 183 x 152.5 cm Leo Frontini, Cadence of Disruption, 2024, Oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches 91.4 x 121.9 cm

Artist Eureka O'Hanlon discusses his queer life drawings.  Update: Queer Life Drawing PARADISE will not proceed on 1 February.  Midsumma Festival - Queer Life Drawing PARADISE

Welcome to Drawing Hive, the drawing podcast for artists looking to deepen their craft and professional knowledge. In this episode, hosts John English, Cassandra Kim, and Adam Gustavson cover fundamentals, live drawing, and the inspiration behind iconic works. John English leads a special segment on Mary Blair, exploring her influence on color, shape, and storytelling, and what today's artists can learn from her approach. From brushwork techniques to industry insights, this podcast for artists brings together seasoned illustrators for discussions that benefit both beginners and professionals. Tune in weekly to explore illustration, painting techniques, and career-building advice in an accessible, engaging format. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on new episodes. Our biggest sale of the year is now. You can save $400 with code CYBER400 at checkout here: https://visualartspassage.com/program/

Robbie Lawlor is this weeks visiting critic. Find out how he got on at a Life Drawing class.

As one of Australia's great contemporary artists, Ben's compassion and humanity is evident in all his work, and so is his willingness to self-examine. So perhaps unsurprisingly in his chat with Hamish, Ben opens up about what shaped him in his own childhood, his thoughts on masculinity, the shockwave of sadness that hit him recently when his adult son moved out of home, and the unwelcome thoughts of mortality that followed.  Ben also gives us some fantastic practical hacks on how to encourage creativity in our kids, why it's so important to keep doing it beyond just the cute years, and some great drawing games to play when you're out to dinner with the kids. He also revisits memories of the magic and mischief his father would create for him and his brothers as a kid with the secret lives of gnomes that lived in their house (and inspired some of his latest work). And perhaps in a world first (for reasons that become self-evident) Ben gives Hamish a drawing lesson on a podcast. We promise it works out (sort of). Massive thanks to Ben for having us over to his studio in the Southern Highlands. His honesty and vulnerability make for a heartfelt and wisdom filled chat. —- And big thanks to HERTZ who are back as our exclusive sponsor in season 3.  And just like us, Hertz are all about making memories and having adventures.  So if you need a great car to complete your next family getaway, head to hertz.com.au/hodd for a great discount. Terms and conditions do apply.  See the website for details on these, as some exclusions do apply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Tamara for an interview with Lusiana Morales, who was born in Puerto Rico and began an architecture program there, while also apprenticing at a local tattoo shop and honing her linework skills. Midway through her degree she moved to Savannah to instead get her BFA in Painting at SCAD - she arrived in town in early 2020, so her first months here were during the height of Covid!   Since graduating, Lusiana spent some time in Miami before returning to Savannah to work at Tramp Art Studios and pursue her MFA in Fibers, which she is currently halfway through. Check out Lusiana's work and follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/lusiana.arte/ (art) https://www.instagram.com/lusiana_morales/ (tattoos)  https://www.lusianamorales.com/  Topics in their chat include: How Lusiana got into art and making by carrying her coloring books and markers around everywhere as a child, and then by her Grandma teaching her how to use a sewing machine growing up; growing up amongst the nature of Puerto Rico (including snakes and iguanas); her 2 years of architecture school, which led to her apprenticeship as a tattoo artist, and the gradual realization that she wanted to study drawing painting instead; how she arrived in Savannah at the beginning of 2020 and the challenge of then immediately taking her Life Drawing and other studio classes over Zoom; what kind of undergarments do life models wear when they are modeling over Zoom?; the tattoo licensing exam is mostly about how to handle bodily fluids and about pathogens and CPR; her recent 1-month internship in various rural areas of Guatemala to learn about traditional textile techniques; the difference between back-strap weaving and a floor loom; being able to travel around and do guest residencies at other tattoo shops, and how she packs her inks for plane travel; and what she's looking forward to: the annual SOY X SOY group show this fall at the Cultural Center, and looking ahead to her final year of her Fibers MFA program. Tune in and get all the details!

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In this episode we present an extended interview with Sophia Nicholson, originally featured in the video series 'People Of Lisbon.' Listen as Sophia shares her experience of moving to Portugal, marrying a Portuguese man, and starting a family. Sophia also discusses founding Life Drawing Cascais, reading about Amanda Palmer and more. The interview concludes with a visit to a gallery in the Citadel of Cascais, where we witness the life drawing session unfold. https://www.instagram.com/lifedrawingcascais/ Join our mailing list - https://www.peopleoflisbon.com

Written for my recent collaboration with Life Art Collective and Angel Elices. Life Art Collective hosted an erotic life drawing session, featuring Angel as the model and my stories accompanying the poses. It was a great session so follow LAC to find out when they're hosting their next one.Thanks for listening. If you'd like to support me and the podcast you can do so by leaving a tip or signing up as a member. Captivate Membership If you've enjoyed the audio version of the stories, the written versions are on the website. If you'd like exclusive written stories then you can sign up for my members-only substack which gives you bonus stories, as well as early access for Proud Bators content and regular updates on my other writing projects.

Life Drawing: In a pair of interviews recorded at Cartoon County, Brighton, Alex Fitch talks to a pair of artists whose work is drawn from life. Nick Sayers discusses his projects Nick Draws Neighbours, and Nick Draws Nationals which see the artist pencil likenesses of people met locally and on zoom to compile vignettes of […]

Today, Ping is joined by the multitalented Helen Stephens. Helen is a children's book writer and illustrator, co-founder of The Good Ship Illustration, podcast host and creator of the instagram phenomenon #walktosee. In her 26 years as an artist, Helen has done and seen it all. In this fascinating interview, she shares her journey as an artist as well as the lessons she has learned from her vast experience.  KEY TAKEAWAYSHelen talks about how she broke into the world of children's book illustration and some of the challenges she faced along the way.Helen admits her best work happens when she is uncomfortable and how realising this led to the creation of the instagram hashtag #walktosee.Helen talks about her experience of taking too much advice from too many people and how she realised this diluted her work.Working with publishers early in your career can be daunting. Helen gives tips on how to make those relationships work for you and why you shouldn't be afraid to stand your ground. BEST MOMENTS“We put obstacles in our own way because we are scared to start something, the best thing to do is just go for it.” - Helen Stephens"I realized that sometimes things you don't like to work with, maybe if you give a little bit of effort, turn out to be the things you want to work with." - Ping He“You're the expert, you know what works and what doesn't work, so make sure you are heard.” - Helen Stephens EPISODE LINKSHelen's WebsiteHelen's InstagramHelen's SubstackThe Good Ship Illustration ABOUT THE PODCASTBotany Works Artist Podcast - a podcast created by artists for artists, illustrators, creatives, and aspiring designers and art lovers.It is a weekly podcast by Ping He. As a creative entrepreneur herself, Ping shares her insight and tips in addition to interviewing seasoned professionals who provide practical tactics and clarity to help listeners walk away with actionable items for improving their personal and professional life.Botany Works Artist Podcast promotes a community of artists supporting each other through exploration and process while equipping them with a professional toolkit to become successful and thriving artists. Botany Works Artist Instagram ABOUT THE HOSTPing HeA mom, a botanical artist, a teacher, and mentor for creatives.From developing a buzzworthy flower consultant business to running a home fragrance line, from self-publishing a stationery line selling in 180 stores in 18 countries to a creative mentor, Ping He is an example of how to make a successful career transition. www.pinghe.artinfo@pinghe.art www.instagram.com/pinghe.art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hey Heal Squad, in this episode with Grace Harry, we explore the theme of finding joy in everyday life. Grace shares insights and personal experiences that will inspire you to reconnect with your birthright of joy. From small actions to transformative moments, discover the keys to living a more joyful life. Rediscovering Joy in Small Actions: Grace emphasizes the power of starting small, whether it's creating a joke each week or revisiting activities that once brought joy, like painting. These simple steps can open up memories and reconnect you with the essence of joy. Happiness vs. Joy: Delve into the distinction between happiness and joy, as Grace highlights that while happiness is ethereal, joy is your birthright. Explore the significance of dropping into the heart for genuine creativity and ideas, avoiding the trap of living solely in the head. Reevaluating Personal Narratives: Grace encourages listeners to reassess their stories and survival narratives, pointing out how these narratives may not reflect the star of their own story. Discover the importance of choosing oneself and creating a toolbox of spiritual practices that resonate with individual beliefs. The Roller Coaster of Life: Drawing parallels between life and a roller coaster, the discussion centers on the choices we make in embracing life's ups and downs. Understand the beauty of balance and appreciate the lessons that come with the challenges, transforming regrets into valuable learnings. Reconnecting with Childhood Joy: Grace shares her teenage experiences and the journey to appreciate the diversity and balance in her upbringing. Explore the idea that life, like a roller coaster, is a chosen adventure, and finding joy involves embracing the highs and lows. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy's Page: https://www.macys.com/healsquad Rosetta Stone: https://www.rosettastone.com/healsquad 40% off Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com and use promo code: HEALSQUAD 20% off your first 90-day bottle of Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotic ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Debbie converses with Karissa from Waco Life Drawing, unveiling their inaugural gallery show highlighting remarkable artwork and models from their first year. This event doubles as a fundraiser seeking $3000 through donations and sponsorships to sustain and expand their art community. With a vision to eliminate session fees and compensate models at $30 per hour, donations will also enhance supplies for optimal participant comfort. Entry to the gallery show is free, inviting all to an evening of art, camaraderie, and support for Waco Life Drawing's mission. Join in to celebrate and contribute to the thriving artistic landscape in Waco November 18th from 6-9pm at Cultivate 7twelve! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the thought-provoking world of the "In the Red" podcast with your host, Anthony Hart. Here, we delve into the deepest corners of our minds, hearts, and spirits to have conversations that truly matter. Our goal is to challenge your perspective, inspire change, and empower you to overcome setbacks that life throws your way. Embracing Self-Reflection: In a society that often prioritizes outward appearances and achievements, we tend to shy away from having authentic conversations with ourselves. Anthony Hart opens up the dialogue about why it's crucial to evaluate our own shortcomings, setbacks, and struggles. By facing these issues head-on, we set the stage for growth and transformation. Divine Design and Higher Power: With eloquence, Anthony introduces the idea of a higher power intricately woven into the fabric of the universe. Exploring the beauty and complexity of nature, he invites listeners to consider the possibility of a divine creator. He challenges us to engage in a conversation with God, irrespective of our spiritual journey, emphasizing the idea that the ultimate creator knows us better than anyone else. The Troubleshooting Guide for Life: Drawing parallels between our lives and troubleshooting manuals, Anthony highlights the Bible's significance as an "operator manual." Much like we consult a manufacturer's guide to fix a gadget, we can turn to the Bible for guidance on overcoming life's obstacles. This approach reminds us that we're not alone in our struggles and provides a roadmap for navigating challenges. Power of Relationships: In one of the most compelling segments, Anthony delves into the importance of seeking conversations with the people around us. He challenges us to evaluate the impact of our inner circle on our journey. Are they helping us overcome, or inadvertently holding us back? This insight encourages us to surround ourselves with individuals who uplift, inspire, and contribute to our growth. Navigating Setbacks with Fresh Perspective: Emphasizing the power of perspective, Anthony tackles the idea of recurring setbacks. By seeking new viewpoints and reevaluating our approach, we can break free from patterns that keep us stuck. He reminds us that each step towards change, no matter how small, moves us closer to our desired outcome. Sharing the Journey: Anthony highlights the transformational impact of sharing our struggles and victories with others. Just as someone else's experience may provide the missing piece of information we need, our journey can serve as a guide for someone else. By supporting and learning from each other, we collectively overcome setbacks and embark on a path of growth. Conclusion: As Anthony wraps up each episode, he leaves listeners with a strong sense of purpose. He encourages us to cast aside our doubts, embrace change, and rise above setbacks. The "In the Red" podcast is a reminder that setbacks are not the end of the road; they're setups for comebacks. If you're seeking guidance, inspiration, and a community that understands the journey, this podcast is your partner in transformation. Connect and Listen: To embark on your journey of overcoming setbacks and embracing growth, connect with the "In the Red" podcast through your preferred podcast platform. Remember, every setback is an opportunity for a comeback, and with the right perspective and support, you can rewrite your story. Tune in and be empowered to stay "In the Red."   Let's Go!   Want more from Pastor Anthony? Check him out on the FIT Network Resource Hub https://www.fitinfaithmedia.com/mediaapp   And on the Founder Collective Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-collective-podcast/id1673059154

Ssssh! The Top Secret Life Drawing team are in with Jon and Tim tonight! Jean Luc (JL) talks about the broad strokes of the Melbourne Life Drawing scene, while Dean gives us a model's perspective on the challenges and rewards that come from striking a pose! We talk beginners advice, modeling courses, and what goes into putting on a successful Life Drawing event. JL spoke with MAD Wednesdays before Covid, and you can catch up on that segment here! You can follow Top Secret Life Drawing, as well as Jean Luc and Dean on Instagram. There is also the Fitzroy Art Collective, and the Life Models Society. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Stacey Clare founder of the East London Strippers Collective (@ethicalstripper) Stacey Clare is a stripper, writer, activist, theatre performer and one of the co-founding members of the ELSC. Stacey has become known as the resident Gobbess of the collective, giving public talks, writing articles and generally shouting from the rooftops about sex workers' rights. She is the author of upcoming book ‘The Ethical Stripper' and one half of the sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Ask A Stripper', which she performs with her work wife and fellow stripper Gypsy Charms. Stacey travels up and down the country campaigning to support strippers and establish employment rights in the sex industry wherever she goes, as well making several media appearances including Good Morning Britain, and a TedX Talk. Life Drawing with ELSC first launched in 2013 as a natural progression from the age-old practice of hiring professional harlots and hussies as models for art. Our class is fast paced and often involves high-octane aerial pole poses. We incorporate some more traditional life drawing with a couple 5, 10 and 15 minute poses. We also do an extremely popular part of the session where we get the model to get up-close and personal with 3 different artists for 5 minutes at a time. It is a nod to the “lap dance” and encourages a fun, mischievous mood throughout the class. All our models are strippers or ex-strippers. We welcome newcomers and veterans alike. For more information on the East London Strippers Collective go tohttps://www.eastlondonstripperscollective.com To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.orgEmail: ministryofartsorg@gmail.comSocial Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second part of our exploration of what skills you need to learn in order to become an illustrator. If you missed EP3, be sure to check that out first to get the full list.What are the things you need to learn, and in what order? This is one of the biggest and most confounding questions for beginners. While there is no one-size-fits-all path, there are definitely some basics everyone needs as their foundation. I will tell you what I I think the most important things to learn are at first, and give you a sense of what learning these might look like. By the end of this episode, you will have a clearer picture of where to focus your efforts in the first year or so of your illustration education.HOW TO SUPPORTMy team and I work hard to produce each episode for this podcast. You can support what we're doing by joining me on Patreon at Patreon.com/tomfroeseYou can also support me by taking my Skillshare classes. Visit tomfroese.com/teaching to find links to all my classes. Use these links and get 30 days of free membership on Skillshare!WHAT'S WITH THE AWKWARD SHIRT?If you're watching on YouTube, you may have noticed my t-shirt. Join my army of Awkwardians and support the show. You can buy the shirt at Cotton Bureau. Available in many shapes and sizes.https://cottonbureau.com/p/TAK84A/shirt/hello-im-awkward#/15314078/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-sSHOW LINKS AND REFERENCESSome of these links are affiliate links. Please use them to support the show.Links From My StoryNova Scotia College of Art and Designhttps://nscad.caRay Fenwick (Illustration)https://rfstudio.caKate O'Connorhttps://www.kateoconnor.caCo. & Co.https://www.coandco.caFuzzcohttps://fuzzco.comMattson Creativehttps://mattsoncreative.com8 Hour Dayhttps://eighthourday.comSpringfree Tramplinehttps://www.springfreetrampoline.caMaking Pictureshttps://making-pictures.com/illustration/ 06 Colour TheoryThe One Palette Illustrator (Skillshare Class by Tom Froese)https://skl.sh/3LI7x2P 07 Graphic Design15 Extremely Helpful Free Graphic Design Courses (format.com)https://www.format.com/magazine/resources/design/free-online-graphic-design-coursesGraphic Design Basics: Core Principles for Visual Design (Skillshare Class by Ellen Lupton)https://skl.sh/3IKPmdC 08 Digital MediaADOBE PHOTOSHOP — Inky Illustrations: Combining Analogue and Digital Media (Skillshare Class by Tom Froese)https://skl.sh/3T84T9KPROCREATE — Digital Illustration: Learn How to Use Procreate (Skillshare Class by Jarom Vogel)https://skl.sh/3khvS5SADOBE ILLUSTRATOR — Analog to Digital: An Introduction to Creating Digital Art (Skillshare Class by Brand Woodard)https://skl.sh/3WZo3QZADOBE ILLUSTRATOR — Learn Adobe Illustrator: Fundamentals for Beginners (Skillshare Class by Anne Larkina)https://skl.sh/3GC55JdADOBE ILLUSTRATOR — Illustrator Basics: The Pen & Pencil Tools (Skillshare Class by Dylan Mierzwinski)https://skl.sh/3X8MT0GFRESCO — Creative Digital Illustration: Learn to Use Adobe Fresco (Skillshare Class by Lisk Feng)https://skl.sh/3Zwhp6t 09 Illustration HistoryPete Beard's YouTube Channel (Check Out His Unsung Heroes of Illustration Series)https://www.youtube.com/@petebeardHistory of Illustration (Susan Doyal et. al.)https://amzn.to/3X8LUO2Meggs' History of Graphic Designhttps://amzn.to/3ZziPwO 10 WritingThe Artist's Way (Julia Cameron)https://amzn.to/3CMoh62Writing for Self-Discovery: 6 Journaling Prompts for Gratitude and Growth (Skillshare Class by Yasmine Cheyenne)https://skl.sh/3H0g9kBCreative Writing for All: A 10-Day Journaling Challenge (Skillshare Class by Emily Gould)https://skl.sh/3W1R65fBullet Journaling: Life Management for Creatives (Skillshare Class by Dylan Mierzwinski)https://skl.sh/3ZuP1S9 

In this episode and the next, we'll talk about what skills you need to learn in order to become an illustrator, especially at first . What are the things you need to learn, and in what order? This is one of the biggest and most confounding questions for beginners. While there is no one-size-fits-all path, there are definitely some basics everyone needs as their foundation. I will tell you what I I think the most important things to learn are at first, and give you a sense of what learning these might look like. By the end of this episode, you will have a clearer picture of where to focus your efforts in the first year or so of your illustration education.HOW TO SUPPORTMy team and I work hard to produce each episode for this podcast. You can support what we're doing by joining me on Patreon at Patreon.com/tomfroeseYou can also support me by taking my Skillshare classes. Visit tomfroese.com/teaching to find links to all my classes. Use these links and get 30 days of free membership on Skillshare!SHOW LINKS AND REFERENCESSome of these links are affiliate links. Please use them to support the show.Sheridan College Bachelor of Illustration - Course Listinghttps://www.sheridancollege.ca/programs/bachelor-of-illustration#tab=courses01 Life DrawingDynamic Figure Drawing: Learn to Draw the Figure (Skillshare Class by Siobhan Twomey)https://skl.sh/3Gn3Eyn28-Day Drawing Challenge: Anatomy for Illustration and Comics (Skillshare Class by Jazza)https://skl.sh/3jFzFcXDrawing on the Right Side of the Brain (Book by Betty Edwards)https://amzn.to/3Q0CxgG02 Structural DrawingLearning How to Draw: A Mindset, Method and Exercises (Skillshare Class by Yuko Shimizu)https://skl.sh/3GqZ3fsLearn to Draw: Daily Practices to Improve Your Drawing Skills (Skillshare Class by Gabrielle Brickey)https://skl.sh/3jBBl7oDrawing Perspective for Beginners/3D Illustration & Sketching Environments (Skillshare Class by Ethan Nguyen)https://skl.sh/3YUVBRI03 PaintingAcrylic Painting: Learn the Basics For Beginners (Skillshare Class by LaurieAnne Gonzalez)https://skl.sh/3Cbycl704 Mixed Media/CollageFrom Paper Cut-Outs to Digital Collage: Finding Inspiration in Shapes and Colours (Skillshare Class by Di Ujdi)https://skl.sh/3PZx21KMartin Haake, Collage-based Illustratorhttps://www.martinhaake.deAlso look up: Paul Rand, Man Ray, Henri Matisse, Barbara Kruger05 PrintmakingPrintmaking at Home: Creating Linocut Patterns (Skillshare Class by Evgeniya and Dominic Righini-Brand)https://skl.sh/3G3VXg1Intro to Block Printmaking: Create a Set of Greeting Cards (Skillshare Class by Liz Brindley)https://skl.sh/3Z08qKDSaisons (Book by Blexbolex)https://amzn.to/3i1syuYCome Alive! The Spirited Art of Sister Corita (Book by Julie Ault)https://amzn.to/3IaBjO5Also look up: Blexbolex, Sister Corita Kent, Andy Warhol 

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This month at Art Class, I ave a been mostly Trying New Tings :) In this ‘One Time At Art Class‘ episode I look back over the past few weeks of Life Drawing at Art Class with the Plymouth Arts Club, People Sketching in Town, and Still Life at Home. Co-host lilDENNiS and Kitty were here to talk about: How the Mind Can Kill You, The Joy of Composition and Design, Social Anxiety while Sketching People in Public, Not Feeling Cold While Drawing, Bringing Nature Inside, Doing Things You Don't Want To Do, The Shape of Legs, How Life Drawing Shows The Connectedness of The Human Body, and It's Advent Calendar Time! Hope you enjoy this month at Art Class episode :)

This month, at Art Class I ave a been mostly Making Mistakes :) In this ‘One Time At Art Class‘ episode I look back over the past few weeks of Art Class, Life Drawing, and Urban Sketching with the Plymouth Arts Club. Co-host lilDENNiS and Kitty join me to talk about tings like: Drawing People Wearing Glasses, Art Class and Social Anxiety, Painting in The Rain, Singing in Front of People, How Art Gives You Confidence, Facing Your Art Fears, Talking to Strangers, Making Mistakes, Rushing Watercolours, Do You Need To Go Art Class?, Turning People Into Characters, and lots of Kitty Kisses! Hope you enjoy this month at Art Class episode :)

This month, at Art Class I ave a been mostly Sketching Outside :) In this ‘One Time At Art Class‘ episode I look back over the past few weeks of Art Class, Life Drawing, and Urban Sketching with the Plymouth Arts Club. Co-host lilDENNiS and Kitty get us off with a kiss, as we talk about tings like: The Struggles of Mixing Colours, Talking to Strangers, Social Anxiety While Painting, Watercolour Mixing Chart, The Freedom To Paint What You Want, Art Books For Free, and Listening To Music While Painting :) Hope you enjoy this month at Art Class episode.

This month, at Art Class I ave a been mostly doing art tings :) In this ‘One Time At Art Class‘ episode I look back over the past few weeks of Art Class, Life Drawing, and Urban Sketching with the Plymouth Arts Club. Co-host lilDENNiS and Kitty join me to talk about tings like: Watching Nature Change, Not Having The Right Art Tools, Social Anxiety and Art Class, Models That Feel The Pose, Painting with Big Brushes, Shadow Shapes, The Mind Lying While You Draw, Painting Outside, Watching Birds Playing, Watercolour Brush Pens, and Getting Lost :) Hope you enjoy this month at Art Class episode :)

This month, at Art Class I ave a been mostly ... painting :) In this ‘One Time At Art Class‘ episode I look back over the past few weeks of Art Class, Life Drawing, and Urban Sketching with the Plymouth Arts Club. Co-host lilDENNiS and Kitty are back once again, as we talk about tings like: Abandoned Shopping Trolleys, Happy Little Ancients, Shaking Life Models, The Joy of Trying New Things, Painting Trees, Seagulls, Portrait Drawing, and Willies :) Hope you enjoy this month at Art Class episode :)

In this ‘One Time At Art Class‘ episode I look back over the past few weeks of Art Class, with Life Drawing and Urban Sketching at the Plymouth Arts Club. Co-host lilDENNiS and Kitty were here, to talk about tings like: An Oil Painting Workshop with Belinda Reynell, Sketching In The Rain, Singing In The Church, Parakeets Outside The Window, Urban Sketching Time, Life Drawing, The Shape of Hair, and Having the Poops :) Hope you enjoy this 'one time at Art Class' episode :)

Is there any legitimate place for the arts within the biblical worldview, or is it simply a frivolous and "worldly" pursuit? How can we tell good and godly art from bad art? Our daughter is an art student at the university, and we're worried that she's just wasting her time and energy. More importantly, we have deep concerns about the moral aspects of what she's doing – her Life Drawing class regularly requires her to sketch the nude human figure from a live model! How do you feel about that?

We hear about your experiences as Life Drawing models. Very illuminating.

In this 'one time at Art Class' episode I look back over the past seven weeks of Art Class, with Life Drawing, Still Life, and Portrait Drawing at the Plymouth Arts Club. Co-host lilDENNiS was here with Kitty Kisses, as we talked about stuff like: The Struggles of Drawing Faces, Clothed vs Nude Models, Having Fun while Creating Art, The Unpredictable Nature of Watercolours, Drawing What You Love, Shadow Shapes, Overcoming Mind Games, Capturing The Essence of a Model, Drawing The Male Body, Using Different Art Tools, Straight and Curved Lines, Social Anxiety, and I eat a Cadburys Caramel Twirl. Hope you have fun with this one :)

There were LOADS of you suggesting it, so this week Joel & Hannah took the opportunity to get artistic! So, who was better? Were there any surprises? Did it get over-competitive? OF COURSE IT DID! If you'd like to suggest an activity, you can! Email: Hello@NeverEverPod.com Instagram: @NeverEverPod You can even take the conversation to the OFFICIAL Never Have I Ever subreddit.... https://www.reddit.com/r/NeverEverPod/ Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and leave a five star review!

A return to our in-person student exhibitions. Features art studio students at West Loop and Stafford. Juried for awards in Drawing, Painting (Acrylic and Watercolor), 2D Design, 3D Design, Ceramics, Sculpture, Life Drawing, Art Metals, Digital Art, and Photography.  

In this one I talk about Going Back To Art Class, after I returned this week to Life Drawing with the Plymouth Arts Club. Co-host lilDENNiS was here with me for this one, as we talk about stuff like: Social Anxiety, Life Drawing Skills, Getting Back into Art, Facing Fears, Art Tools, Using Cheap Art Supplies, Viewing Other Artist's Work, Male vs Female Form, Synchronicities, Multiple Pencil Cases, What's In My Art Bag?, Judging Proportions, Quick vs Long Poses, and Drawing on the Floor. Hope you have fun with this one :)

What is "Life Drawing"? What does it mean when your boyfriend invites you to Camp David for Thanksgiving? Just how big should an inguinal ligament be? This episode focuses on Chapters 1-4 of Ready or Not! Website - www.thepodcastdiaries.com Facebook - The Podcast Diaries Instagram - @thepodcastdiary1 Twitter - @thepodcastdiary Gmail - thepodcastdiary@gmail.com Anchor - www.anchor.fm/thepodcastdiaries

In this third episode we discuss the various approaches, takes and controversies involved in the newly flourishing "online life drawing world", but the conversation really goes deeper than that. We examine what it means to "draw from life", a phrase which is used to refer to making studies of the human form and also to capturing likeness in portrait work. The Podcast website- https://www.houseofoaxaca.com/Teresa Oaxaca (podcast host) - https://www.teresaoaxaca.com/Samantha Stover (podcast guest)- www.samanthastover.com

I went and drew a naked well hung man for the first time!Support me!: https://www.patreon.com/christianhull