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Cherubim & A Flaming Sword"[And God] placed at the east of the Garden of Eden Cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the Tree of Life." In this painting, women represent the beauty and power of angels, placed to guard the way to eternal life. God prevented Adam and Eve from eating the fruit of this tree and thereby living forever in a fallen condition. Adam and Eve were thus given a chance to experience mortal life as we know it, and a chance to be redeemed through the mercy of Jesus Christ. (See options...) |
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Choose Ye This Day(See options...) |
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Daniel In The Lion's DenLike children’s stories, Bible stories teach us lessons about life. “I grew up in a small town and attended a Lutheran grade school where I was taught many Bible stories at a very early age,” says artist Scott Gustafson. “I think of my approach to my artwork as a form of storytelling; and although most of my work to date has been illustrating fairy tales, nursery rhymes and other forms of literature, it all really comes down to telling a story in pictures. The story of Daniel is about a man who is punished for his beliefs by a king who was swayed by vanity and bad advice. But Daniel is also the story of true faith in the face of death and of a man who had the strength of his convictions. I chose to depict Daniel standing in a pool of mysterious light. Behind and around him, lions lurk in the shadows—nearly brushing his robes as they pace to and fro.Yet, these ravenous beasts dare not lay a single paw on the seemingly vulnerable figure who stands in their midst. In these turbulent times, the story of Daniel seems very appropriate. For although his faith is the reason he was thrown to the lions, it was also Daniel’s faith that ultimately saved him.” (See options...) |
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He Restoreth My SoulThis painting was commissioned for a Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit. It is a depiction of King David writing psalms. David was one of the most influential kings of Israel, yet his personal life was filled with tragedy, which is symbolically depicted in the surrounding wasteland. Yet out of those tragedies came the psalms of David as he implored the Lord for healing and for forgiveness. Original: oil, 27 x 38 inches, 2001. (See options...) |
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In Similitude(See options...) |
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Its A Zoo In There!(See options...) |
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Jehovah Creates The EarthThis picture of Christ creating the earth captures the grandeur of the raw creation process, which Rane heightens by using vibrant colors and sharp contrasts. Christ's white robe is striking against the blackness of space, and His dynamic pose, with His hands stretched out forcefully, illustrates that Christ was actively involved in the creation process. Original: oil, 67 x 44 inches, 2000. (See options...) |
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Jeremiah(See options...) |
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Jonah“Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights.” (Jonah 1:17) I have always loved the story of Jonah and the whale. When I read the scripture that said that the Lord had “prepared a great fish” to swallow the recalcitrant prophet, my imagination took off. If I were preparing a magical fish, it would be no ordinary whale or grouper! So I painted my version of Jonah’s special fish. The window is one way glass. The effect would be ruined if Jonah could see out! (See options...) |
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NoahWe have all grown up with the story of Noah and flood, but a deeper look at the life of Noah reveals many lessons for us today. Although Noah lived during a time of great wickedness, he raised three sons who grew and, “hearkened unto the Lord.” – Moses 8:13. Perhaps one of the reasons Noah was able to raise a righteous family amidst such wickedness was his unwavering obedience. It is remarkable to think of this humble man building a boat on dry land and prophesied of a coming flood, all while the sun was shining and the people laughing. In fact, so great was Noah’s righteousness that after his death he was chosen to return as the Angel Gabriel and announce the birth of the Savior (HC 3:386). May we each be inspired by Noah’s example and live with perfect obedience despite a world that grows ever more wicked, and may it be said of us as it was of Noah, he was, “a just man and perfect … [who] walked with God.” (See options...) |
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Seeking Shiloh(See options...) |
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St. Michael(See options...) |
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The Breath Of Life(See options...) |
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The Celebration(See options...) |
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The CommissionIn creating The Commission, Tom faced a new set of challenges: How would the ark have been built? How would God communicate instructions to Noah? What would have to be created for the journey to store food and to care for the animals? Watched over by an angel in the shadows, Noah is pensive and attentive as he listens to God's instructions at sunset, which represents the shortening of time until the rains begin. Some characters are engaged in creating baskets and vessels for the journey. Non-believers hover in the darkness as they ridicule Noah's efforts and trust in God - the darkness representing their inability to see the truth. This is a serious and somber time as Noah and his family undertake this unique endeavor trusting completely that God will provide for them if they do His will. (See options...) |
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The InvitationThe Invitation is the second release in artist Tom duBois' Noah's Ark series. As is his custom, Tom designed and sewed the costume for each character. This piece tells the story of Noah gathering the animal in preparation for boarding the ark. For this piece, he was confronted with the challenge of creating the "whole" ark, as only a portion had been seen in The Promise. He enveloped it in mist - to indicate that the rains had begun and the earth was moist and foggy. In the midst of the trees he placed an angel watches over Noah, his family and his charges. (See options...) |
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The Lord Fulfilleth All His Words(See options...) |
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The PromiseBefore beginning this painting, Tom cast his characters, realizing that he would need to utilize the same characters in each painting in the series. All were from the Chicago area as that is where Tom was living at the time. He designed and sewed the clothing for The Promise and researched animals at zoos in Chicago and Los Angeles. He studied Genesis for all specific details given on the ark and did his utmost to create the ark in the correct scale relative to the characters and creatures. Unlike most artists' conceptions of the ark which seem to be more on the side of small ark with large animals, Tom's is realistic - yet very, very charming. As is his unique style, he "decorated" it with garlands of flowers and colorful cloth banners. The result is the most unconventional, yet realistic, ark ever! And watching over their voyage is the ever-present angel in the clouds to the left of the rainbow. (See options...) |
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