The Canon (4.25"x5.5" Handbook)
At 4.25"X5.5" the handbook makes for a perfect on-the-go devotional to pair with your pocket Bible. Keep one in your car, your desk, or your backpack. Or buy a bundle and gift them to your friends and family.
The Canon 1 seeks to show that the goodness of God is the agent by which life itself finds its purpose. This is not a new idea, in fact I'd argue it is a very old one. The goodness of God represents the generative force behind creation, the premise that was challenged in the fall, and remains the frame through which kingdom life seeks its ultimate restoration and fulfillment.
Order and light are the the visual attributes through which I sought to convey this truth. In the first scene (pre-creation) a full spectrum of vibrant colors are teaming in a spiral of turbulent waves. It is apparent that while there is great beauty, there is also great danger. It is not until the second scene (creation) where peace and order are imparted and it is declared "good". By the third scene (the garden) the colors now find themselves commissioned, generating various characters and objects who, while legible, retain a certain degree of malleability. In scene four (the fall) darkness makes its first appearance, and we're introduced to a force which seeks to exploit and extinguish our ambiguous actors. Will order and light triumph? That is one thread which can be traced throughout the entire story of the Bible.
In order to create this series I utilized AI image generation. Part of me felt conflicted because of the great admiration I have for skilled creative professionals. In all honesty, I envy those who are able to lead their hands to actualize their imagination. That is not a gifting I hold (nothing more than above-average PowerPoint skills anyways). Consequently, AI was able to serve as a medium for me to still produce visual expressions of my imagination. It is a powerful tool which champions accessibility. And, I can assure you, it still necessitates a great deal of creativity - I challenge any skeptics to try to get a computer to generate 29 cohesive images each conveying abstract ideas in a consistent style and color pallet. It is far from easy. I estimate I generated over 6000 prompts to end up with my small collection of images shared in The Canon 1.
In the end, it was the avenue through which I was able to launch this project, and for that I am thankful. My hope is that any success from this series will enable me to commission talented visual artists for future series.
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Includes USPS Ground Advantage shipping, expected delivery 5-7 business days from date of purchase. Our costs are always transparent, and we always give away 51% of what we make. For more details please reference the table below.
QUANTITY DISCOUNTS: Unfortunately, print-on-demand costs do not provide a great value for individual quantities, but when purchasing 10 get each book for $5! Add 10 copies of the 4.25”x5.5” handbook to your cart and realize the savings by using the coupon code 10FOR$50 at checkout. This coupon code can be used once for every unique order of qty 10 handbooks, so if you’d like to order 20 please place two orders of 10 (30, three orders of 10 ect.) If you’d like to order 50 or more please reach out and inquire about bulk ordering for even more savings (as low as $3 per book).
At 4.25"X5.5" the handbook makes for a perfect on-the-go devotional to pair with your pocket Bible. Keep one in your car, your desk, or your backpack. Or buy a bundle and gift them to your friends and family.
The Canon 1 seeks to show that the goodness of God is the agent by which life itself finds its purpose. This is not a new idea, in fact I'd argue it is a very old one. The goodness of God represents the generative force behind creation, the premise that was challenged in the fall, and remains the frame through which kingdom life seeks its ultimate restoration and fulfillment.
Order and light are the the visual attributes through which I sought to convey this truth. In the first scene (pre-creation) a full spectrum of vibrant colors are teaming in a spiral of turbulent waves. It is apparent that while there is great beauty, there is also great danger. It is not until the second scene (creation) where peace and order are imparted and it is declared "good". By the third scene (the garden) the colors now find themselves commissioned, generating various characters and objects who, while legible, retain a certain degree of malleability. In scene four (the fall) darkness makes its first appearance, and we're introduced to a force which seeks to exploit and extinguish our ambiguous actors. Will order and light triumph? That is one thread which can be traced throughout the entire story of the Bible.
In order to create this series I utilized AI image generation. Part of me felt conflicted because of the great admiration I have for skilled creative professionals. In all honesty, I envy those who are able to lead their hands to actualize their imagination. That is not a gifting I hold (nothing more than above-average PowerPoint skills anyways). Consequently, AI was able to serve as a medium for me to still produce visual expressions of my imagination. It is a powerful tool which champions accessibility. And, I can assure you, it still necessitates a great deal of creativity - I challenge any skeptics to try to get a computer to generate 29 cohesive images each conveying abstract ideas in a consistent style and color pallet. It is far from easy. I estimate I generated over 6000 prompts to end up with my small collection of images shared in The Canon 1.
In the end, it was the avenue through which I was able to launch this project, and for that I am thankful. My hope is that any success from this series will enable me to commission talented visual artists for future series.
———
Includes USPS Ground Advantage shipping, expected delivery 5-7 business days from date of purchase. Our costs are always transparent, and we always give away 51% of what we make. For more details please reference the table below.
QUANTITY DISCOUNTS: Unfortunately, print-on-demand costs do not provide a great value for individual quantities, but when purchasing 10 get each book for $5! Add 10 copies of the 4.25”x5.5” handbook to your cart and realize the savings by using the coupon code 10FOR$50 at checkout. This coupon code can be used once for every unique order of qty 10 handbooks, so if you’d like to order 20 please place two orders of 10 (30, three orders of 10 ect.) If you’d like to order 50 or more please reach out and inquire about bulk ordering for even more savings (as low as $3 per book).
At 4.25"X5.5" the handbook makes for a perfect on-the-go devotional to pair with your pocket Bible. Keep one in your car, your desk, or your backpack. Or buy a bundle and gift them to your friends and family.
The Canon 1 seeks to show that the goodness of God is the agent by which life itself finds its purpose. This is not a new idea, in fact I'd argue it is a very old one. The goodness of God represents the generative force behind creation, the premise that was challenged in the fall, and remains the frame through which kingdom life seeks its ultimate restoration and fulfillment.
Order and light are the the visual attributes through which I sought to convey this truth. In the first scene (pre-creation) a full spectrum of vibrant colors are teaming in a spiral of turbulent waves. It is apparent that while there is great beauty, there is also great danger. It is not until the second scene (creation) where peace and order are imparted and it is declared "good". By the third scene (the garden) the colors now find themselves commissioned, generating various characters and objects who, while legible, retain a certain degree of malleability. In scene four (the fall) darkness makes its first appearance, and we're introduced to a force which seeks to exploit and extinguish our ambiguous actors. Will order and light triumph? That is one thread which can be traced throughout the entire story of the Bible.
In order to create this series I utilized AI image generation. Part of me felt conflicted because of the great admiration I have for skilled creative professionals. In all honesty, I envy those who are able to lead their hands to actualize their imagination. That is not a gifting I hold (nothing more than above-average PowerPoint skills anyways). Consequently, AI was able to serve as a medium for me to still produce visual expressions of my imagination. It is a powerful tool which champions accessibility. And, I can assure you, it still necessitates a great deal of creativity - I challenge any skeptics to try to get a computer to generate 29 cohesive images each conveying abstract ideas in a consistent style and color pallet. It is far from easy. I estimate I generated over 6000 prompts to end up with my small collection of images shared in The Canon 1.
In the end, it was the avenue through which I was able to launch this project, and for that I am thankful. My hope is that any success from this series will enable me to commission talented visual artists for future series.
———
Includes USPS Ground Advantage shipping, expected delivery 5-7 business days from date of purchase. Our costs are always transparent, and we always give away 51% of what we make. For more details please reference the table below.
QUANTITY DISCOUNTS: Unfortunately, print-on-demand costs do not provide a great value for individual quantities, but when purchasing 10 get each book for $5! Add 10 copies of the 4.25”x5.5” handbook to your cart and realize the savings by using the coupon code 10FOR$50 at checkout. This coupon code can be used once for every unique order of qty 10 handbooks, so if you’d like to order 20 please place two orders of 10 (30, three orders of 10 ect.) If you’d like to order 50 or more please reach out and inquire about bulk ordering for even more savings (as low as $3 per book).
