Christian Artists and the Fish Symbol "Ichthys"
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the use of the Symbol Ichthys
lt's Painting through God's eyes.
When I first was diagnosed with cancer in 1989, I thought that perhaps I would die from the disease, seeing both my parents passed from cancer, just at the age of 60.
God had spared my life and I really started to think about my life and my purpose, how I could use my life to express my gratitude to the Lord. I thought about who I was, my family and my forefathers, becoming very interested in my genealogy, especially since I had no parents to find out about the past, I had to rely on my memory of stories told to me, including information from my aunts in Germany and Austria.
When I researched my family history looking up many items I had inherited, I found that not only were my parents artists, but on my paternal side my Grandmother Georgianna Ives, was from the famed "Currier and "Ives" family, her's from the clock makers, good Christians with great values and Philanthropy.... many artists in the family, including my maternal great-grandmother, who lived and displayed art in Paris France.
My other thoughts were, how I regretted not having painted more, not having expressed my inner belief.
I had prayed and asked God to show me what He wanted to do with my life, and one of the thoughts that came through daily was my art ability...I kept on getting these words in my head "God gave you a gift, the gift of expressing yourself through the art medium" That's when I decide to paint again, even though I specialized in horses I started to paint images of all animals, displaying my art in local Galleries, Shows and the Library. I was accepted into various National art shows, including American Academy of Equine Art, Draft Horse Classic, Harness Track of America Auctions, Midwest Horse Fair and many more.
At this time I incorporated a small angel or cherub in my large paintings and signing my name with the Fish logo (Ichthys) I felt this was a way that I could "plant a seed" when someone asks what it is or what it means, and that I was not afraid to say, "I am a Christian"....this logo signifying my dedication to the Lord.
I also decided that my income from the sales of my art would be donated to Spreading the Word of God. I found "IN TOUCH MINISTRY" and "THE WORD FOR THE WORLD, USA" the latter translating Bibles into different dialects in many languages...I found my niche'!
Meanings of the symbol
and how the ichthys symbol was used
Ichthys(Greek:)also transliterated and latinized as ichthys, icthus, ichthus or ikhthus; ichthus, spelled: Iota Chi Theta Upsilon Sigma), is the Ancient and Classical Greek word for "fish." In English it refers to a symbol consisting of two intersecting arcs resembling the profile of a fish, used by early Christians as a secret symbol and now known colloquially as the "Jesus fish." Ichthus (Greek for fish) is an acronym or backronym of "Jesus Christ, Son Of God, Savior" Join this Group!
Christian Artists
Here on this Christian Artist Group lens I would like to bring together Christian Artists, including painters, Sculptors, 3D and Photographers...True Christians that are not afraid to show that they have Him in their lives through an art medium, SIGNING their names with the FISH symbol, CROSS or Scripture.
There must be others out there that feel the way I do...getting them together is a task that I would like to accomplish. I have seen many artists websites where they have scripture on a page or acknowledge they are Christians...however, if you are a Christian, but do not sign your artworks with a Christian Symbol and want to be a part of this group...I encourage you to show your faith through adding the fish, cross symbol or scripture to your name.
Examples of well known artists that have this fish logo on their artworks, equine artist Chuck DeHaan, Thomas Kinkade and Dr. Marilyn Todd Daniels.
a Creation out of tragedy
what I saw that day...
There are many things incorporated in the clouds, a small angle, a lamb and a white horse (you can not see these as they are very tiny and only the person who has the painting knows where they are. I gave this painting to a Texas woman who has a wonderful Ministry on horseback, her name is Crystal Lyons at http://www.crystallyons.com/
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Your thoughts on this, or just feedback
Love to hear from you, whether you sign your name with a Christian symbol or not.
Your thoughts can be shared below....Thanks!
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goo2eyes
Dec 13, 2011 @ 5:33 pm | delete
- i am proud to be christian and thank you for sharing this beautiful lecture about the fish symbol. i knew about the fish representing christ.
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iijuan12
Dec 12, 2011 @ 10:14 pm | delete
- Wonderful lens!
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WildFacesGallery
Nov 24, 2011 @ 12:33 pm | delete
- What a wonderful story and message. I have an artist friend who also signs all of her paintings with the fish symbol. Maybe I'll have to ask her about it.
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Senora_M
Feb 3, 2011 @ 2:42 pm | delete
- Cool lens. I love the icthus. I used to attend a Bible study called that. It's always had a special place in my heart. I just got back from Israel too and love the Messianic one as well. Got a shirt with that on it. :)
blessed
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Ysis
Dec 2, 2010 @ 12:21 pm | delete
- Your story is very touching. I am glad that you have overcome your illness and all this energy has sprung from you. I am also surprised that you know the word Icthys and its meaning in Greek.
Keep doing your good work. Times are difficult and we really need the Grace of God.
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Bringing together on a Squidoo Group lens Christian Artists, including painters, Sculptors, 3D and Photographers...True Christians that are not afraid to show that they have Him in their lives through an art medium, SIGNING their names with the FISH symbol, CROSS or Scripture.
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