GCA Art Blog Ministry
Welcome to our GCA Art Blog. Our artists inspire us! We have three categories:
- Fresh Oil Artists: a fellowship team that meets quarterly. Their blogs, though based on mutual themes, are unique and beautiful. They also contribute their art to our annual traveling exhibitions.
- The Great Commission: a blog written by our director, Marianne McDonough. Using various art pieces from our membership, she explores why and how we focus on the Great Commission.
- Exhibition Artists: blogs featuring art and faith statements from some of our traveling exhibitions.
We hope our offerings here will brighten your day!
Fresh Oil Artists
In the Sandals of Boaz
What do we learn about following Jesus from one of His most important ancestors, Boaz, the grandfather of King David? By Debbie Gustafson, based on the Book of Ruth. Reflection:
Joshua
Just as Joshua trusted God to lead him through unknown terrain in the promised land, God keeps His promised towards us and leads us through every path of our lives.
Abundant Harvest
God’s glory resonates throughout His orderly creation and reflects His infinite intellect , logic, meticulous precision. By Barbara Bonnell, based on Genesis 1:11-12 (NKJV): Then God said, “Let the earth bring
Woman with Bouquet in the Setting Sun
Title: “Woman with Bouquet in the Setting Sun.” Artist: Barbara Bonnell. Media: Watercolor/Acrylic. Scripture: Genesis 1:3-5 ASV “And God said, ‘Let there be light’: and there was light. And God
You Are God’s Light
Title: “You Are God’s Light.” Artist: Charlotte Laxen Helfritz. Medium: Watercolor. Source of Inspiration: Heaven and Nature Sing by Sharon Brodin. Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 NIV “You are the light of
Tenacity on the North Shore
Title: “Tenacity on the North Shore.” Artist: Cheryl Barr. Medium: Watercolor on Cotton. Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3 NIV “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly
Heaven and Nature Sing
Title: “Heaven and Nature Sing.” Artist: John Bennett. Medium: Acrylic and Markers. Scripture: Psalm 96:11-13 NIV “Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and
The Word Became Flesh
Title; The Word Became Flesh. Artist: John Bennett. Medium: Acrylic on canvas. Scripture: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
The Invitation
Title: The Invitation. Artist: Debbie Gustafson. Medium: Watercolor. Inspired by: The Uncluttered Heart by Beth A. Richardson. Scripture: Restore us, O Lord God of hosts, let your face shine, that we may
Exhibit Artists: "The God Who Sees" 2022-2023
Simple Pleasures
Artist: Cheryl Barr, Fresh Oil Blogging Artist Title: Simple Pleasures Medium: Watercolor Scripture: Psalm 37:4 NLT “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” Matthew
Restored
Artist: Jenifer Letty Hanson, GCA Artist Title: “Restored” Media: Mixed Scripture: Zechariah 3 Reflect and Pray: The story of Joshua in Zechariah inspired and encapsulates the message of this art.
Transformed
Artist: Amara M., Concordia Academy, Concordia Academy, Grade 12. Title: “Transformed” Media: Mixed Scripture: Romans 12:2 NIV “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the
Over the Motion
Artist: Isabelle M., Southwest Christian High School, Chaska, MN, Grade 11 Title: “Over the Motion” Medium: Photography Scripture: John 1:5 NIV “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness
The Inevitable Repent
Artist: Delaney F., Concordia Academy, Roseville, MN, Grade 10. Title: “The Inevitable Repent” Medium: Acrylic Paint Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 NIV “So do not fear, for I am with you. Do
Be Still
Artist: Luke S., Concordia Academy, Roseville, MN, Grade 12. Title: “Be Still” Medium: Acrylic Paint Scripture: Psalm 46:10 NIV “Be still, and know that I am God.” Faith Statement: I
Golden Daybreak
Artist: Ethan S., Concordia Academy, Roseville, MN, Grade 10. Title: “Golden Daybreak” Medium: Photography Scripture: Matthew 6:6 NIV “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and
Eucharisteo
Artist: Debbie Gustafson, Fresh Oil Blogging Artist Title: “Eucharisteo” Medium: Colored Pencil and Watercolor Scripture: Luke 22:19 (NIV) “And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it
Trumpeting Praise
Artist: Rose Day, GCA Artist Title: “Trumpeting Praise” Medium: Photography Scripture: Psalm 150:1-5 NIV “Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.Praise him for
The Great Commission
Why are we called the Great Commission Artists?
Exhibit Artists: "God Our Refuge" 2021-2022
Under the Shadow of His Wings
Artist: Elianna, 8th Grade, Hand in Hand Christian Montessori, Roseville, MN. Medium: Graphite Pencil. Scripture: How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of
“Jehovah Shammah” The Lord is There
Artist: Leihanah, 10th Grade, Southwest Christian High School. Medium: Mixed. Scripture: And the name of the city from that time on will be: THE LORD IS THERE. Ezekiel 48:35 NIV.
He Cares for the Sparrows
Artist: Abby, 11th Grade, Southwest Christian High School. Medium: Pencil and Colored Pencil. Scripture: Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to
Seasons–Winter
Artist: Leeza, 11th Grade, Southwest Christian High School, Chaska, MN. Medium: Photography. Scripture: As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, days and
Seasons–Fall
Artist: Leeza, 11th Grade, Southwest Christian High School, Chaska, MN. Medium: Photography. Scripture: As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and
Seasons–Summer
Artist: Leeza, 11th Grade, Southwest Christian High School, Chaska, MN. Medium: Photography. Scripture: As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and
Seasons–Spring
Artist: Leeza, 11th Grade, Southwest Christian High School, Chaska, MN. Medium: Photography. Scripture: As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and
My Mighty Rock, My Refuge
Artist: Luke, 11th Grade, Concordia Academy, Roseville, MN. Medium: Acrylic Paints. Scriptures: For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature–have been clearly seen,
A Three-Strand Refuge
Artist: Julia, 8th Grade, Hand in Hand Christian Montessori, Roseville, MN. Medium: Graphite and Colored Pencils. Scripture: Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their