Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Sponsor a Bible Translation

An invitation for churches, organizations or individuals who want to share the good news in a fresh new way--- sponsor a Bible Comic Translation.

I am currently working on comic translations of the Gospel lessons for the season of Lent, which will be March 13- April 10, 2011. The passages include:

  • Matthew 4:1-11 Following his baptism, Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness.
  • John 3:1-17 A Pharisee named Nicodemus seeks Jesus at night.
  • John 4:5-42 Jesus encounters a Samaritan Woman at the well.
  • John 9:1-41 Jesus heals a man who has been blind since birth.
  • John 11:1-45 Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.

Each comic translation will consist of 4 comic pages. They will be made available in PDF format which can be downloaded for free from the Earnest Illustrations website http://www.earnestillustrations.com/.

How much does it cost to sponsor a comic translation? The cost is $500 per bible passage.


What will you receive? As a sponsor, you will receive:

  • A dedication in the comic translation. The dedication can be on behalof of you, your church or organization, or in memory of a loved one. You will also be listed as a sponsor on the web page where the passage is downloaded. This may also include a link to your website, if you have one.
  • 10 printed color copies of the translation.
  • A CD with digital file of the translation, as well as other bible comic translations.
  • 1 page of original artwork from the translation
  • The benefit of knowing that the Good News of God’s word is being shared in a fresh new way with people around the world. They are being used by churches in worship, Sunday School classes, Small Group Bible Studies, and by people and families.

How do you sign up to be a Sponsor? Contact Earnest Graham by e-mail at earleygraham@aol.com . You can choose a specific passage from the list above. They will be available on a first-come first serve basis. Or you can simply say you want to sponsor a passage. (they are all good!)

Please sign up by February 25th to sponsor a passage for Lent.

Blessings to you all in this New Year!

Earnest

Monday, December 13, 2010

The James Bible Comic featured on Episcopal Cafe

The comic translation of The Epistle of James is featured on the Episcopal Cafe this week. If you are not familiar with Episcopal Cafe, it is worth checking out. The site showcases the works of writers and artists of all kind as they seek to live the life of faith and reflect it in their art.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Commissioned Digital Painting- St. Martin's Episcopal Church



I recently commissioned by St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Williamsburg, VA to do a digital painting of the church. I have painted pictures in oil, as well as in watercolor and ink washes. I was surprised how similar it is to paint the picture in photoshop, and how enjoyable it is to do paintings. We printed and framed several pictures for the church to give as gifts, and they turned out beautiful! I am excited by the possibilities of digital paintings, and the number of ways that they can be used, and how conveniently they can be adapted to different needs.


Tuesday, July 20, 2010

James 5:13-20













These are the final pages of the comic translation of James!
It has been a project one and a half years in the making, spanning two thousand years of Christian history, a true labor of love.
The project has challenged me to look deeper into my heart and my faith and seek to follow Christ in word and deed. Jame's message is not an easy one, but it resonates with a truth that is needed in our day, as it has always been needed.
The project has also given me the opportunity to venture into new territory for comic translation of the bible. I believe there is so much potential in this field, and we have only scratched it.
I would greatly appreciate any feedback you have on James. Please feel free to comment here, or send me an e-mail at earleygraham@aol.com.


James 5:12


Comic translation of James 5:12