“If A Damsel That Is A Virgin Be Betrothed Unto An Husband, And A Man Find Her In The City, And Lie With Her; Then Ye Shall Art

The San Gorgonio Pass, Mt. San Gorgonio) rises in the North, all hoary-frost and granite. Snake-like clouds adorning her peak, I gaze past the big white house toward her uplifted boulders.
And at the South, Mt. San Jacinto has lost his head in cloud. Burned bones against a blue sky backdrop. Between the two, another sunrise gleams and beams of brilliant, white-hot day flash forth: They accentuate the Sonora desert’s west extreme, and last night’s moon, high up on the left, forgot to go away.

Documentary Photography Style, Analog Film Grain, Warm Golden Hour Backlighting. A dynamic, joyful candid shot of a young Appalachian woman with wildly flowing, fiery red hair playing a dobro resonator guitar with immense energy on the porch of an old log cabin.

The Action & "Lively" Feel: She is sitting on a rough wooden stool with the dobro flat on her lap. She is caught mid-song, head thrown back in laughter, her red hair caught in a breeze and lit up by the setting sun. Her left hand, holding a metal slide bar, is blurring across the neck, and her right hand (wearing fingerpicks) is a blur of motion over the strings.

The Instrument: A well-used square-neck dobro. The distinctive, round shiny metal resonator cover plate reflects the warm sunset light intensely.

The Attire: Rustic and practical: a worn denim vest over a floral thermal shirt, a long patchwork skirt, and dusty leather boots.

The Setting: The cluttered log cabin porch with the hazy mountain ridges in the background remains, enhancing the authentic feel.

a statue of a man leaning against a wall

a painting of a man with his hands in the air

A majestic oil painting of an American landscape in the style of the Hudson River School, blending the epic vistas and vibrant atmospheric effects of Frederic Edwin Church with the heroic scale and dramatic light-shadow contrasts of Albert Bierstadt, infused with Luminist qualities of ethereal glow, soft atmospheric transitions, and concealed brushstrokes for a tranquil, meditative ambiance. Depict a vast river valley at dawn, with towering mountains in the distance, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, and a serene river reflecting golden sunlight; include subtle elements of human exploration such as a distant trail or cabin, rendered in intricate detail with rich colors, sublime grandeur, and divine illumination

Enoch a righteous man, whose eyes were opened by God, saw the vision of the Holy One in the heavens

I sat, long ago, on an Asian hill with a Shakya Mundi friend, and watched the autumn leaves fall down from high above, giants in the forest casting off their wakefulness, falling progressively into winter’s long, white sleep.

“The important thing to know about trees” he said, “is that they are most beautiful in autumn; just before the winter snow. They live and grow through the entire year just for these brief moments of stunning beauty. We are like that.” He said, “but we have only one autumn, and a very long winter.”

A vivid, dramatic scene depicting a lone figure standing resiliently in the center of a swirling swarm of bees, their forms illuminated by a fiery glow as thorns around them burn brightly, then fade into ash. The figure, clad in simple yet radiant robes, holds a shining sword raised triumphantly, symbolizing divine strength and victory. Behind them, a radiant light bursts forth, representing the presence of the Lord, with beams breaking through a stormy sky. The ground beneath the figure is cracked but stable, showing they were pushed but did not fall. The atmosphere is intense yet hopeful, with a harmonious blend of danger and divine protection, capturing the essence of Psalm 118:12-14--strength, salvation, and triumph through faith. The color palette includes fiery oranges, deep golds, and cool blues to contrast the chaos with divine peace. Ultra-realistic, slightly surreal. Extreme detail.

a man is walking in the rain with his reflection in the water

Cinematic Film Style, Traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e Influence, a regal and incredibly poised portrait of the geisha Mameha (inspired by Michelle Yeoh). She is seated in a refined, dimly lit wooden teahouse, her posture perfectly upright and elegant. She wears a heavy silk kimono in peaceful, sophisticated colors like slate blue and silver, with delicate hand-painted motifs of plum blossoms. Her face is a "mask" of white traditional makeup, featuring sharp red lips and wise, observant eyes that convey deep intelligence. She is in the middle of a ritual, perhaps holding a delicate porcelain tea bowl with perfectly choreographed hands. The lighting is soft and atmospheric, catching the shimmer of her silk and the intricate details of her high, lacquered hairstyle adorned with a single, understated silver hairpin. Focus on the feeling of quiet power, impeccable grace, and the stillness of a master artist.

Cinematic Film Style, Romanticism Art Style, a stunningly beautiful and atmospheric portrait of a Geisha in 1930s Kyoto. She is dressed in an exquisite, flowing silk kimono with intricate floral patterns and a wide obi sash. Her face is painted in traditional white makeup with striking red lips and piercing blue-gray eyes. She is standing on a traditional wooden bridge over a stream in Gion, with soft pink cherry blossoms falling around her like snow. The lighting is a warm, golden-hour glow that creates a soft-focus, ethereal background of old wooden teahouses and paper lanterns. Focus on the shimmering texture of the silk, the delicate movement of the blossoms, and a sense of quiet, longing beauty.

A koi pond seen from above, orange and white koi fish swimming among lily pads, clear water with subtle ripples, fallen cherry blossom petals floating on the surface, dappled sunlight

A dramatic, richly detailed scene in the ancient Babylonian royal court. In the foreground, three wise and esteemed Babylonian court magicians (Chaldeans/astrologers) are gathered around a central figure, possibly the king, or intently studying an inscribed clay tablet. They are dressed in opulent, finely woven robes of deep blues, reds, and gold, with elaborate turbans or headwear. Their long, meticulously styled beards and hair indicate their status and wisdom. One magician holds a stylus, another points to intricate cuneiform script on a clay tablet, and the third gazes thoughtfully, perhaps at a celestial chart or into a symbolic brazier. The background reveals the grand, awe-inspiring architecture of the Babylonian palace, with glazed brick walls adorned with depictions of mythical creatures (like the Ishtar Gate lions) and massive, ornate columns. The atmosphere is one of profound intellectual pursuit, ancient wisdom, and mystical interpretation under the watchful eyes of the king. epic fantasy art, cinematic lighting, ultra-detailed, dramatic shadows, mystical glow"

portrait of a person with expressive eyes

Ancient celestial vision: the blazing sun unites with a translucent moon, the moon rendered almost invisible, swallowed by the sun's overwhelming radiance yet delicately outlined as a glass, beams of divine light pouring through, the moon spiritual symbolism of hidden union and concealed intimacy, ethereal golden and silver tones, sun and moon the same size, golden rays enveloping a dark transparent moon.

Ancient celestial vision: the blazing sun hovers directly above a translucent moon, the moon rendered almost invisible, swallowed by the sun's overwhelming radiance yet delicately outlined as a glass, beams of divine light pouring down, the moon a silent witness beneath the sun's glory, spiritual symbolism of hidden union and concealed intimacy, ethereal golden and silver tones, sun and moon the same size, golden rays enveloping a dark transparent moon.

a painting of jesus holding a wooden box

$A breathtaking and vibrant artwork rendered entirely in the style of a grand, traditional stained glass masterwork, without any visible window frame or architectural borders. The central, dominant subject is a majestic, life-sized buffalo, meticulously composed from countless individual pieces of richly colored, textured, and patterned stained glass, seamlessly joined by intricate lead lines. The entire surface of this stained glass buffalo is adorned with miniature, finely detailed scenes and patterns created directly from the cut and arranged glass pieces themselves. These integrated scenes within the buffalo's form vividly depict: Iconic Yellowstone landscapes: Old Faithful erupting, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and geothermal pools, all rendered through brilliant, luminous glass. Local wildlife: Elk, bears, wolves, and eagles, seamlessly depicted with incredible detail through various glass textures and colors. Native American art motifs: Geometric patterns and symbols, intricately incorporated as part of the glass design. The areas surrounding the buffalo within this expansive stained glass artwork extend the Yellowstone theme, depicting a vast, stylized landscape of soaring mountains, dense pine forests, a winding river, and a vibrant sky, all rendered in the same luminous stained glass technique. The entire artwork is bathed in brilliant, natural light streaming through it, causing every piece of glass to glow with dazzling, jewel-toned colors. Light refracts and casts intricate, colored patterns outwards, creating an immersive, ethereal atmosphere as if the artwork itself is a portal. The artistic style emphasizes the exquisite craftsmanship, the seamless transitions of colored light, and the profound beauty of both the buffalo and the Yellowstone wilderness it represents, presented as a singular, unbounded work of luminous art.$