The Bible In Paintings >>> Featured Artists Series ✝️ The Best of YONGSUNG KIM ✝️

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The Best of
Y O N G S U N G
K I M

“Yongsung Kim spent much of his childhood drawing, and he started painting in middle school. Though he never studied painting [formally], he was blessed with natural talent.

“When he became an adult he worried about the path that he should take. With many possible directions, he was not sure which one was for him.

“He received inspiration while painting to lead a life devoted to bringing glory to God.

”Kim sees the world increasing in violence and darkness. He sees a decrease in bright and clean representations of religion. He wants to make sure he is adding those bright and clean depictions of Christianity to the world. He uses art to chase away darkness and bring light into our homes.

“Kim is a devoted Christian husband and father. His daughter aspires to be an animator and his son a guitarist. As a strong example to his family, he wishes to lead them down bright paths to share his love for the Savior.

“The themes Kim uses in his paintings are, “Good Shepherd”, “Love and Grace”, and “Beautiful Christ”. He sets himself apart in Christian art because he does not depict Christ with dark or harsh themes. He stays away from what is complex or difficult and focuses on creating art that is accessible to everyone.

“Christ the shepherd with his sheep is the most repeating theme in Kim’s work. This is a simple way to show the relationship we can have with Christ through the image of a shepherd caring for his sheep.

“He brings a sense of self-worth to the viewer. Will a shepherd let one of his sheep get lost? Will a shepherd allow his sheep to tear themselves down? We have the most mighty leader. Our worth is great in the eyes of our shepherd.”
excerpted from Kim’s official website

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"Peace Be Still"

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"Jesus Walks on Sea"

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"The Hand of God"

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"Healing the Blind Man"

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"Jesus Healing the Crippled"

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"Found"

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"Sanctification"

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"Not My Will But Thine"

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"Yeshua in Gethsemane"

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"Christ and Asian Children"

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"Heaven's Gift"

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"God Is Love"

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"Like unto a Child"

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[left that other site]

Nice! :-)

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Low in quantity but high in quality.

[etabeta]

Awesome artist, a favorite. His Jesus walking on water is my favorite. It brings peace, calm and joy, no matter how stormy our lives are, Jesus is always present.

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no matter how stormy our lives are, Jesus is always present.

BINGO!

[Squidpup]

beautiful personal testimony from the artist - and his “Hand of God” reaching into the water is a classic

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In the “Hand of God”, I especially like Jesus’ smile.

[Nashcash]

God bless you all

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And you!

[Scott from the Left Coast]

Kim is one of the very best at infusing beauty into thought-provoking composition.

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Well said, Scott. I'm sure he would be pleased at your assessment.

infusing beauty into thought-provoking composition

Isn't Kim thereby emulating his Creator? Isn't that God's specialty?

[Big Red Badger]

Inspiring,
my good man!

[Scott from the Left Coast]

“ Isn’t Kim thereby emulating his Creator?”

Kim is certainly doing his best to…while his context is human he is quite adept at bringing the mystery of the spiritual into many of his works. In his best, it is our familiar world here but there’s something more added that is from a perspective that is more than just our material world.

[InkStone]

Good Morning Dan, and a ‘day of appreciation’ to each of you.

This artist is a REAL FAVORITE around here. What a talent indeed, with great emotion in each work.

A great choice Dan, and we thank you.

[InkStone]

“beautiful personal testimony from the artist”
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Amen; it’s a telling testimony indeed. I hope everyone read it.

[InkStone]

Thank you Nashcash. We hope you’ll visit the gallery often, and say ‘Hello’

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Very good. That’s why I do this.

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A great choice

Yeah, certainly couldn't overlook Yongsung--Alba would be chasing me all over creation.

[etabeta]

Indeed!!!!