the art of
Daniel Bonnell
As an artist, a painter, I have a single mission being to glorify the Father by honoring the Son. The image of a proud father pulling out his wallet to show off a proud image of his son is the simplest way to express my mission. I am merily the midwife from spir. I simply make a phone call home (a prayer to my Heavenly Father) and I am instructed what to paint.
I paint with the conviction of the supremacy of art over all other means of expression of knowledge–with this conviction underlies the materiality, individuality, and spirituality of the physical world where there exists a truth through humility whose essence could best be seen through the subjective emotional responses projected by art. In other words there is an inexpressible reality beyond words that comes from the divine, a unified field, a holy river, a reality paradoxically found in the beauty of unknowing. It reveals a grounded truth, that the mystery of seeing is seeing the mystery. When we receive a glimpse of this mystery, we have glimpsed eternity, and even the inverted Kingdom of God itself.
Four Art Works and How
They Change Christmas
by Dr. Elizabeht Lev
https://angelusnews.com/arts-culture/christmas-art/
Title: Mary in her 9th month waiting for the Good Shepherd #3
The Cave Video Series
I invite you to sit with me in the cave and reflect on images and metaphors where words, even scripture, leave off.
The Christ is above all theology. The Cave is not for anyone who has a need to be right on their perspective of God. To those individuals, and there are many, mystery has no place in their lives due to pride. They are more blind than if they were born without eyes. The Cave is only for those who are freed up to be wrong in their theology, and perspective—this side of eternity. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
You are invited to join me in The Cave.
An Appeal:
Dear Patrons,
In reflecting upon the past 30 years as a sacred artist I am so very thankful that so many individuals as well as churches around the world embrace my art for your purposes. I find myself in a position as a form of visual Priest or Pastor with a hidden congregation. I am also thankful that my work is used within all denominations for many reasons and purposes. I will always stay committed to first being a follower of the teachings of Christ and then allowing my work to simply flow through me as the Holy Spirit chooses.
It is my hope that my request will be prayerfully considered as I walk into this next phase of my life and art. I have inserted a donation button on the bottom of this page to make any kind gift easily possible.
Peace of the Lord,
Daniel Bonnell