Christian Artists and the Fish Symbol "Ichthys"

the use of the Symbol Ichthys

As an artist I chose to sign my Artwork using the symbol of the fish Ichthys, extended to my name Delia<>< ...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.

I really started to think about my life and my purpose, why God spared me and how I could use my life to express my gratitude to the Lord. I thought about who I was, my family and my forefathers. I became 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, and looked up many items I had inherited, I found that not only where my parents artists, but on my paternal side my Grandmother Georgianna Ives was from the famed "Currier and "Ives" family, her family where the clock makers...my maternal greatgrandmother was also an artists, she lived and displayed art in Paris France.

To this day I get emails from people who are related to the Ives side of the family that have told me that their Ives where artists.One of my thoughts was, 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 me 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 though 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 and the Library, I was accepted into various art shows, like American Academy of Equine Art, Draft Horse Classic, Harness Track of America Auctions, and many more.
At this time I started to incorporate 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 askes what it is or what it means, and that you where not afraid to say that you where a Christian, and that the logo signified your 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 a Ministry "IN TOUCH MINISTRY" and "THE WORD FOR THE WORLD, USA" they translated Bibles into different dialects in many languages...I found my niche'!

Getting together Christian Artists

join this group if you use the Christian Fish logo

For years I tried to find an art group that was Christian based, meaning Christians who signed their works with the fish logo.

I knew of several famous artists that had this fish logo on their artwork, one being the famed equine artist Chuck DeHaan, famed Thomas Kinkaid and Dr. Marilyn Todd Daniels.

Here on this lens I would like to bring together Christian Artists, this includes Sculpters...true Christians that are not afraid to show that they have Him in their lives through art and SIGNING their names with the FISH logo...There must be people out there that feel the way I do...getting them together is a task that I would like to accomplish.

Although I have not developed an offical GROUP through squidoo, you can contact me and I will list you on a Link here. I will work on getting the Squidoo group...

Thank You to all that have contacted me, it is so encouraging to see so many Christian Artists out there.

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, Saviour"

a Creation out of tragedy

what I saw that day...

This painting below was inspired the day of 9/11. I could not comprehend the inhumanity...a Bible verse and vision came to mind, hearing Jesus say; "Peace I leave with you" John 14:27
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/

Peace I leave with you

LINK LIST

artists that use the fish signature

http://www.chuckdehaan.com/: Chuck DeHaan official web site for the western artist and some of the finest horse paintings around.
Guildhall - Chuck DeHaan Gallery: Western Art and the Western Lifestyle, Prints, Originals, Artists, Collectors.
Original Paintings: Equine Art, Western Art, Contemporary Art ...: Horse art and oil paintings by Dr. Marilyn Todd Daniels, world-renowned painter of equine portraits, western art, landscapes and more.
animal art and hobbies by Delia: this website has a problem being viewed through Mozilla/Firefox...go to MSN and view
Cow Art Equine Artist Larry Schultz Wisconsin: Sunny Beach Farm Studio, Artist, Larry Schultz, Milton, Wisconsin features portraits, originals and prints showing Realistic Cow art and Equine( Horse ) paintings, poultry art, country landscapes, farm scenes of rural American .
Horse Art - Horse Paintings & Portraits: If you love horses, you are at the right place! If art is what you love, take a look around. But if you love horse paintings, you are definitely right where you want to be!
Home of Karendelac: Karen's personal website, includes many interesting subjects, including the sale's of Thomas Kincade Artworks.
http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=giddyupstudio: (ebay ID)giddyupstudio is owned by Ellen C. Maze a wonderful artist... check out her ebay store
Christian Art | Religious Art | Framed Art: On this site are some very nice Christian Artworks For Sale...
cowboy stuff ministries: A wonderful Ministry on horsback, by a great woman named Crystal Lyons
ArtWanted.com | Delia Pacheco | Artwork Portfolio: ArtWanted.com some of Delia Pacheco's Artwork Portfolio.
ACEO Miniature Art by Delia: ACEO Miniature Art or Prints by Delia
Equine Art of Ann Garlough: Celebrate The Majesty of The Horse Through The Equine Art of Ann Richmond Garlough.
SherryHolderHunt: wonderful Christian artist here on squidoo.com

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Reader Feedback

SherryHolderHunt

Oh, I forgot, rolled this lens to the lens about me, hope that is okay.

Posted June 27, 2008

SherryHolderHunt

Lovely lens. I don't sign my paintings with this symbol, maybe I should. I'll have to pray about it. I love to paint Bible Story Illustrations. Anyway, 5*s and favorited.

Posted June 27, 2008

eccles1

Good Lens Nice work !!
Having a personal one on one relationship with God is what Jesus was teaching he said' know the truth and the truth will make you free' I have a duel going on check it out the question is ' Did Jesus question God at his 'end'?:)

Posted June 07, 2008