Artful

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  • 2020
  • 2 Seasons

Introducing Artful, a bold new series about the inner workings of the creative spirit and how personal faith influences artists and their art. At the crossroads of truth and beauty, artists gain insights about the undeniable connection between instinct and divine influence, medium and message, creation and the Creator. Profiling prominent painters (Brian Kershisnik, Cassandra Barney, Emily McPhie, Tony Abeyta), illustrators (David Habben), cinematographers (Justin Taylor), botany artists (Joe & Melinda Ostraff) and others, Artful provides a rare, intimate, and wondrous glimpse into the lives of artists as they share how they are moved upon to create some of their most important works. Witness creation at its finest every Sunday beginning April 26, 1:30 ET | 10:30 PT.

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Eva Koleva Timothy and Liz Harris
7. Eva Koleva Timothy and Liz Harris
October 24, 2021
Meaningful connections with Christ, family, and humanity as a whole inspire the works of two artists. Eva Koleva Timothy is a celebrated photographer whose parents taught her to search for light while growing up in Soviet Bulgaria. After receiving many strong impressions, she began a body of work about the Savior and feels guided by Him as she creates. Liz Harris communicates the divinity and humanity of her subjects through her portraits. Each painting captures people in the midst of reflection, and tells the story of how they see the Lord in their own eyes.
David Troncoso and Shari Lyon
6. David Troncoso and Shari Lyon
October 17, 2021
Creativity acts as a spark for two artists as they build their relationships with God and magnify their understanding of the divine within themselves. David Troncoso paints in the Renaissance style in order to explore what lies beyond our reality, asking questions about the spiritual. He believes that artists can speak directly with the heavens through the act of creation. Shari Lyon works with hot wax and flame to create works of encaustic art. Through this medium, Shari connects with her divine femininity and spirituality.
Emma Taylor and Nnamdi Okonkwo
5. Emma Taylor and Nnamdi Okonkwo
October 10, 2021
Works of art, although imperfect, can be beautiful expressions of God's love, as these two artists have come to know. Emma Taylor understands that no matter how many times she must paint over her mistakes, God sees every layer and accepts them all. For her, love is not only the greatest commandment, but also faith in action. Nnamdi Okonkwo seeks to touch as many lives in a positive way as possible through his sculptures. He knows there is a God because there is love in the world, and Nnamdi believes love and God are one and the same.
Rob Chipman and Kathleen Peterson
4. Rob Chipman and Kathleen Peterson
September 26, 2021
Light endures as a theme in the work of two artists as they seek to gain trust in God's plan and draw closer to Christ. Rob Chipman creates reduction woodblock prints in a process that reminds him that life is a layer upon layer process. He believes that mistakes make the best mentors. Kathleen Peterson uses her figure paintings to demonstrate the light of individual souls. By creating a relationship between the people she paints, she remembers that Christ sees the light in everyone--including herself.
Nick Stephens and Linda Etherington
3. Nick Stephens and Linda Etherington
September 19, 2021
Art can provide a glimpse into God's process of creation, and helps two artists find Him in the details. Nick Stephens experiments with color, geometry, texture, and pattern to explore how God's work throughout the ages fits together. He finds personal value in providing perspective to others through his art. Linda Etherington centers much of her artwork around relationships between mothers and children. She knows that holy moments happen in the small and simple daily tasks that tie a family together.
Rebecca Klundt and J Kirk Richards
2. Rebecca Klundt and J Kirk Richards
September 12, 2021
Meet two artists who have come to see the similarities between the process of creating artwork and the way God shapes each of His children. Rebecca Klundt is a mixed media artist who calls her style "construction quilting". In using recycled materials, she understands how God is able to take what we already have and use it to make something beautiful. J. Kirk Richards is a painter and sculptor who is drawn to themes of service and healing. Through his artwork, he asks God to help him find opportunities to serve others.
Brittany Scott and Steve & Tonya Vistaunet
1. Brittany Scott and Steve & Tonya Vistaunet
September 5, 2021
These artists embrace their talents along with their doubts to create works that not only express their faith, but uplift others. Brittany Scott is a figure painter who found that a support system and co-creation with God were key to her creative process. She learned through experience that doubt and failure are a natural part of progression. Steve and Tonya Vistaunet make art from the heart. Their use of color invokes a sense of joy that they felt called to create. Though life has knocked them down, their art is a reminder that all things shall be for our good.
Description

Introducing Artful, a bold new series about the inner workings of the creative spirit and how personal faith influences artists and their art. At the crossroads of truth and beauty, artists gain insights about the undeniable connection between instinct and divine influence, medium and message, creation and the Creator. Profiling prominent painters (Brian Kershisnik, Cassandra Barney, Emily McPhie, Tony Abeyta), illustrators (David Habben), cinematographers (Justin Taylor), botany artists (Joe & Melinda Ostraff) and others, Artful provides a rare, intimate, and wondrous glimpse into the lives of artists as they share how they are moved upon to create some of their most important works. Witness creation at its finest every Sunday beginning April 26, 1:30 ET | 10:30 PT.

Artful is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on April 26, 2020.

Where to Watch Artful

Artful is available for streaming on the BYUtv website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Artful on demand at and BYUtv.

  • Premiere Date
    April 26, 2020