The Lost Sheep by Larry Dyke
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Tell Me MoreThe Lost Sheep by Larry Dyke ~ "What do you think? If any man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go and search for the one that is straying?” MATTHEW 18:12 Larry Dyke portrays dramatically one of the most beloved parables in the Bible. Occasionally, the attraction of what is initially seen as beautiful, exciting or pleasant can place us unwittingly on a dangerous course. Just as this lost sheep has wound its way to the beauty of a cascading waterfall, yet it finds itself in a dark corner in unfamiliar terrain. How much better it would be to enjoy God’s bounty among its brothers and sisters in sunlit, green pastures! It is the faithful and loving shepherd who has left his other sheep in safety to seek this on who is lost. He will lead the way home. And, yes, if you count the sheep, there are 99 in the pasture! "In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.” MATTHEW 18:14 DF
About The Artist Dyke is one of the most successful and acclaimed artists of his generation. He paints powerful landscapes inspired by his deep, personal belief in Christ and his frequent travels to domestic, international, and exotic locales. A master of the landscape, the artist has devoted his life’s work to interpreting the beauty he beholds in nature. Dyke has a distinctive ability to create a scene which captivates the imagination of the viewer. His genius lies in his talent to create intricate settings that appeal to art lovers of all ages. A devotion to his Christian beliefs is the driving force guiding Dyke’s life. In his paintings, the artist captures not only the great outdoors, but the spiritual sense of perfection he views as God’s handiwork. Each painting Dyke creates carries a related Bible verse below his signature. Dyke states, "When I became a full-time artist, I was impressed to put a scriptural notation on each of my paintings. It’s an expression of what I think the true answer to life is.” A native Texan, Dyke is the consummate painter of what makes the Lone Star State so unique. As the title of one of his paintings, the artist chose "Deep in the Heart…” of his native land. The artist paints his beloved state, but he also creates scenes from his many travels that have featured the countryside of the northeast to the hills of Tennessee to the rugged landscape of California. Dyke also has created extraordinary paintings of world-renowned waterfalls and rain forests in Africa and South America, and landscapes of some of the world’s most celebrated golf courses. His attention to detail results in some of today’s most beautiful, intricate paintings in the traditional, realistic genre. The artist resides in Texas and enjoys traveling to some of America’s most scenic vistas where he is inspired to paint his incredible homage to all the natural beauty that God has created. Dyke’s paintings are represented by several well-known galleries and his paintings hang in the homes of celebrities, corporations, and even The Vatican. View Related SubjectsMore Info |
