BIOIMPORTANT STUFF
Some of you will not believe what I write below. Thats okay. My Beliefs do not require you to. (as Morpheus said so well in the Matrix movies).
I believe that God is the greatest artist ever. He has sculpted mountains and butterflies. Painted sunsets, autumn leaves, starry skies, and the iris of your eye that is reading these words. His mind composed the symphonies of crickets, whippoorwills, waterfalls, and bullfrogs. He choreographed the dance of snowflakes on winter evenings, raindrops on mountain lakes, clouds moving across halcyon heavens. He is the poet of the singing sands, the whispering wind, and the laughter of children.
I believe the heart of an artist continuously fills up until it overflows in expression through song, poems, sculpture, story, pigment, design, choreography, and even contrasts. I believe that Gods artists heart is constantly overflowing in expression.
I believe that Gods overflow expressed itself in the creation of life made in His image and whatever that phrase means, it is evident that part of its meaning is this: humanity was created by an artist and in His image mankind also has the heart of an artist a heart that fills up, overflows, and must express itself.
Thats at least part of why we are here. Renderosity exists, at least partially, to provide artists with an outlet for the overflow of their hearts. Oh, and how we pour them out here. I have lurked in these electronic corridors for years, peeking in to your galleries and being touched, moved, inspired, and challenged by what you have expressed.
I too am a child of the same expressive Father, and today I am beginning my Gallery.
MOST IMPORTANT STUFF
I believe that every good and perfect gift comes from Him and is part of His bounty expressed and offered to us.
I believe that Gods greatest and most perfect gift was that of His Son, Jesus Christ. I believe the Gods greatest expression of that which most fills His heart, was His expression of Love in offering His Son through crucifixion. I encourage you to read for yourself how God expresses His thoughts on this in the book of John in the New Testament.
If you are like most people you think you know the story and you wont go read the book of John. But if you are like most people you dont know the story. Go read it for yourself. I did at the age of 25 and it changed my life (wish I had read it sooner).
LESS DEEP BUT NONE-THE-LESS IMPORTANT STUFF
More brief thoughts about me: My body is growing older, but my heart is growing younger. Think Einstein was right Imagination is more important than knowledge.
I like 3D art and animation, watching and making movies, reading and writing free verse poetry, enjoy bike riding, sunsets, computer programming, people watching, dreaming, day dreaming, reading, and pretending.
I live in the USA, consume way too much caffeine (Mt. Dew flavored caffeine is my favorite.), I am blessed to be married to the finest person I have ever met, and I think Legos are the best toy ever created.
Oh, and I think it's wonderful that you read all this. Blessings to you!
Comments (31)
Zacko
AWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!! Oh man, you really moved me just now! Thank you soooooooooooo much!!! Youve always been so kind to me, so this one means extra much to me....simple photo??? HUSH!!! Its gorgeous damn it, lol. Those rays of light look incredible and that bike actually adds to the entire scene. I LOVE IT!!! And i shall treasure it as a Fav forever! THANK YOU SHAWN!!! Hope you get to have a fantastic day yourself!!!! #:O)
kellendor
Uh, that title should just say for Zacko (not the et. al. thing - was thinking about something else while uploading this image.). Glad you like it, buddy!! Hope this is your best year yet!!! Smiles!!
TwoPynts
IT is his B-day? Well, congrats to the B-day boy and a moving image and dedi for him!
Margana
Lovely rays and skyscape.Andreas really seems to like it.Happy birthday again Andreas!
Zabeth
Love the rays...! Great shot! And HB Andreas....
miharo
it's one excellent shot!... awesome catch!!!
SoulSearcherr
something really kewl about this shot..and to a kewl dude..S
Georgy
Beautiful.love the light rays.A beautiful picture How perfect for Zaco.
donvino
Beautiful rays capture in this magic sky!!! Superb!!!
broatch
Nice capture you will have to let me know how you got the sun beams like that as when I try I fail miserably. Jealous of the biker wish I was out on mine
jcv2
Wonderful birthday dedi for Andreas, love the light shining here! Let the light shine on your track, mr. Zacko! :) Excellent work!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Awesome image... love it !
jared99
Oh yeah -- this is so fantastic.
pm_hackworth
I wanted to stop yesterday as I was traveling to Benton, IL and shoot some scenes like this but I couldn't. I'm glad you did! Excellent! VOTE
kimariehere
GOOD TO SEE YOU I HAVE MISSED YOU!! OWH WOW WHAT A SHOT LOOK AT THOSE RAYS!!! GLORIOUS SKY .... awesome ... big hug to you ..!! perfect for Andreas!
cynlee
has a nice feel to it.. an Easy Rider for Andreas! HB! :]
roxanamirea
leading line of the highway...the motorcycle adds some life to the whole photo..and i find most interesting the ominous sky, those rays that protrude out of the clouds...wonderful composition!
Mayaman1
This looks like 441 in Pa along the river...Great shot!!!!
sazzyazzca
Stunning effect on the sky! Very beautiful!
tibet2004uk
Awwww! What a beautiful dedi for our sweet Andreas!!! U've captured those rays of light so beautifully!! :)
romanceworks
I like the contrast of storminess and yet rays of hope shinging through. Lovely image and B-Day wish. :o) CC
Stringy
bet the biker's enjoying that view :-) love the feeling of freedom in this shot well done!
live2
Great dedication and a fantastic capture!!
wildgoha
very beauty gift !
MaryLynda
Great capture of the sun's rays escaping through the small break in the clouds. Beautiful photo and dedication. Happy Birthday, Andreas.
PhotoSmith
The pastel hues and moody lighting are strikingly beautiful - an exqusite sunset.
mcv
The mood evoke by this photo is 1st class all the way! Art that makes us feel and tells us a story is to be treasured. Thanks for sharing this nice birthday tribute to a friend with your friends here too!
Suzy007
kellendor, the sky is really amazing!!!
rainbows
A stunningly beautiful shot. Love the gentle hues in this fabulous sky. Wonderful dedication to Andreas. Diane.
Alfaomega
Great idea - movement of the light and object!