Give Credit where Credit Due

I have seen 1/2 of this picture all over Pintrist lately, the right half. 

I googled how to do a reverse image search, found a 2009 listing in Spanish, but pulled out the artist's name:  Michael Belk.

Went to his website.  Saw this video about the project, Walking with the Messiah.

And I am adding this former fashion photographer to my list of artist I admire.  I love the juxtaposition of modern problems with Jesus Christ included.

Insert rant here about the pros/cons of Pintrist, the lack of credit, the fluff of incomplete stories/instructions, the lack of SOURCING... And I am guilty of pinning without complete research, looking for broken links.

Liz Lemon Swindle came and spoke at a fireside here in Baltimore recently.  She invited all the listeners to take home four paintings she has printed of her "Prince of Peace" to give away.  She feels that people need to be reminded, need to know Him.  She took her signature off the painting, printed at her own expense, thousands and thousands...It is not my favorite painting of Christ*, but I was touched spiritually by the goal of helping people come to Christ, help them know Him.  I have given away one, and know who the other two should go to...

Years and years ago, my brother, David, said he felt everyone should paint their own picture of Christ. 

I am not ready.  On the horizon is a figure drawing class at the local community college, for starters.  I have felt a little stagnant, need some more training, develop some skills!  And to practice more, put more time into painting.

*Current favorite is in Washington DC LDS temple foyer, off to the left over the stairs going down to the Distribution Center--Christ in the jungle standing between two Lamanite children.  I would LOVE to find out who the artist is.  All the temple office could tell me is that the 60 or so new prints are hanging in temples all over the world.