"I was awakened in the middle of the night with a clear, vivid impression that the Lord wanted me to do some special drawings -- drawings depicting ordinary people in their everyday environment . . . . with one important addition: the presence of Jesus Christ and His involvement in those routine activities."
Maybe it's just that I'm a bit of a heathen but I find his art unintentionally hilarious! I mean I know his intention was to put Jesus into scenes from everyday life but you gotta figure the son of god has better things to do then go to the dentist with you.
or
watch you lay carpet.
I mean fuck, Jesus if your gonna be there watching over my shoulder can't you lend a hand? I mean seriously Jesus the fact that I know your watching me all day makes me a little nervous. I feel like I should get a restraining order against Jesus.
More from Larry Van Pelt on his always with you project...
"It was also clear that the task would be allotted ten years to produce results -- an important consideration, considering the fact that I had never drawn anything before, had no training in drawing, and had never really been interested in drawing.
After a few years of self-study, and then three months training by an accomplished artist/instructor (a missionary on a one year sabbatical), the skills to accomplish the task began to unfold. These skills were honed by the drawing of wild animals and Christmas cards featuring our grandchildren. Finally, with much apprehension, I began the drawings of people in everyday situations, selecting those occupations, tasks, etc. that could be readily recognized. After completing nearly twenty drawings, the time arrived for the crucial task of including an image of Jesus in the drawings. A search for a suitable model to represent Jesus resulted in the selection of a young man who happened to be 33 years old! (the supposed age of Jesus at the end of His earthly ministry); had the length of hair and other physical characteristics often associated with images of Jesus; was willing to grow a beard; and, most importantly, was a devoted Christian. The inclusion of the image of Jesus in the drawings of ordinary people's lives was begun during the final year of the ten year task, and the completed drawings seemed to naturally fit the scripture: ". . I am with you always, even to the ends of the earth" (Matthew 28:20). Hence, a portion of that scripture, the phrase "With you always", became the title for the finished product(s)."
Sigh...I wish I could say I had been moved by his mission but now I'm just kind of freaked out. At least there aren't any images of Jesus watching you in the bathroom or dressing. But if he's always there...
Could you back up a little Jesus I'd prefer you not steal my PIN.
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