The Renaissance
process of preparing for a painting
includes detailed study of anatomy, careful
arraignment into dynamic symmetry and a
multitude of preliminary drawings. Here are
a few from "The Lost Sheep" mural project,
click to see full image:
I used
a number of sources for my anatomical studies
including many of my own photos. Above are just a few
that were used in the project. Click to see larger image:
Last but not least, the entire church prayed for the
painting. We prayed that those that saw the
painting would know that Jesus does not reject them,
but longs to embrace them: