This pencil drawing was inspired by a sermon series from the book of Philippians. The Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the church at Philippi from prison in Rome. Philippians 4:12 "I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need." I tried to depict that contentment in this piece. I have for years been expirementing with this visual idea but struggled to make it work satisfactorly with the right narrative. I am overall pleased with this piece, though I might try it in pen and ink? Both my oldest daughter and a friend were impressed that I had Greek writing on the scroll (just so you know its not, there just random designs I drew), well it is Greek to me anyway (and maybe to you too?). I alwas felt like God needed to put Paul in prison in order to stop him from preaching the gospel long enough to write his letters to the churches he helped start; and thus a large portion of the New Testament.
