GILES VOL.1: The Biblical Warrior Collection (Doug Giles Art Collection)

My motivation in painting the biblical characters the way that I paint them is threefold. I wanted to worship God with my paint brush. I wanted to go on record, in my small little way, painting the epic male heroes of the scripture as men instead of rouged and giddy heavenly hopefuls walking around in white peignoirs spewing out positive niceties to irresponsible slackers. My second motivation for painting biblical heroes and heroines is to fire up the believing base. Art’s powerful. It jacks with you. As lame art begets lame Christians, warrior art begets spiritual warriors. You become what you behold. Lastly, the reason I push paint in the biblical direction is I want my grandkids to know that being a Christian isn’t about skinny jeans, big screens, and smoke machines. It’s not about being nicer than Christ. True Christianity is rough and it’s sacrificial. God’ll challenge you to your core and call you to slay dragons. Christianity is great and grand. And you know what? Fat baby angel paintings don't convey that message. True biblical art should. Doug Giles, “One reason I buy Doug’s priceless art is to make bold statements on the walls of my home. Lively discussions come alive to bring home the Gospel messages behind the brushstrokes gifted to Mr. Giles. Pastor Doug’s creativity in canvassing the Biblical perspective is daring and courageous.” - Captain Robert Reinecker "Doug Giles' work is visceral and raw, scars and all. His portraits are rough and grizzled, and you can't help but evoke deep, guttural emotion in his work. (Not to mention depicting some of the most epic scenes history has ever known!) Notice the eyes. For if the eyes are windows to the soul, we can almost catch a glimpse of their toil and their pain, their determination, their adventure, and their triumph. For a moment, we can resonate with them and see ourselves there too. Our fears, our struggles, overlaid on top of theirs. And as we stare at the mighty providential work of God throughout the ages, we begin to see His hand at work in our lives too.” - Nick Daugherty “Art either speaks to you or it doesn’t. Doug’s art speaks. Starting from the intensity in the eyes to the wrinkles and scars on their faces, Doug’s paintings bring these biblical warriors to life. His paintings along with the scripture paint an elaborate picture of the lives of the fathers of the faith. I’m a proud collector of several of Doug’s original works. They are powerful!” - Matthew Peterson "In the 20 years we've known Doug, through countless ups and downs, we know that's not just a public persona, it's something he lives out. This message of being righteous and rowdy is the heartbeat of Doug's calling. From his TV appearances and his op-eds to his sermons and books, it's there. The one place you see it come through most clearly, where you can let the spirit of the untamed wild in nature or the spirit of the untamed heroes of the faith, is when it's hanging on your walls. This art inspires just as surely as biographies of great men can call us to greatness ... but with one advantage. Unlike books that can be put down and forgotten, art remains on your walls, beckoning you to do and to be something more than you were yesterday.” - Wes & Karen Walker, Associate Editors ClashDaily.com
ASIN: 1618082191
VSKU: GBV.1618082191.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Giles, Doug
Binding: Hardcover
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Has a sturdy binding with some shelf wear. May have some markings or highlighting. Used copies may not include access codes or Cd's. Slight bending may be present.