The Council of Nicaea

The emperor Constantine at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. Armenian representative Aristakess is on his left. From New Faith to New World.

Gregory The Chain Bearer

Gregory (Krikor) the Chain Bearer helping to rebuild the Armenian cathedral in Constantinople after the fire of 1718. From New Faith to New World.

Nersess of Ashtarag

Catholicos Nersess of Ashtarag. From New Faith to New World.

Thaddeus and Sandoukht

The apostle Thaddeus with halo preaching the Gospel in Armenia while the princess Sandoukht listens in the lower left. From New Faith to New World.

Saint John Chrysostom

Saint John Chrysostom preaching in the streets of Antioch c. 398 AD. From New Faith to New World.

Stephen Orbelian

Bishop Stephen Orbelian.

Kevork IV

A preliminary drawing for New Faith to New World.

Zvartnotz Church

Catholicos Nersess "the Builder" and an architect, envisioning Zvartnotz Church - "Church of the Angles". From New Faith to New World.

Armenia Has A New King

Armenia has a new king. Catholicos Kevork and King Ashod From New Faith to New World.

The Journey to Europe

Catholicos Stephen and the journey to Europe. From New Faith to New World.

Movses of Datev

Catholicos Movses of Datev. From New Faith to New World.

Saint Hovhanness of Otzoon

Saint Hovhanness of Otzoon wore a shirt made of camel's hair which was a painful reminder of Christ's suffering. From New Faith to New World.

Saint Mesrob

Saint Mesrob created the Armenian Alphabet with some divine inspiration. From New Faith to New World.

Saint Grigoris

Saint Grigoris was an early Armenian Christian Martyr. From New Faith to New World.

Saint Anthony

Saint Athanasius writing his hagiography of Saint Anthony. From New Faith to New World.

Saint Gregory

Saint Gregory The Enlightener refusing to worship the idol of Anahit from New Faith to New World.

Night Scene

Night scene from a comic book page I drew a few years ago.

Al Williamson (March 21, 1931– June 12, 2010)

For Kyle a good artist and a good guy ~ May the force be with you always - Al Williamson

Original Secret Agent X-9 comic strip art. A gift from Al.

Al Williamson's art was a huge inspiration for me. He was also an inspiration to me in person. My dad and I went to Pennsylvania in 2001 to meet Al at his home. He was warm, generous and funny and he could not have been nicer. We had a great time. I don't know if I was able to explain to him how much his work meant to me or how much I admired him. Thanks Al.

Another original comic strip by Al. I have a third original X-9 strip that I may save for a future post.

Flash Gordon sketch by Al for the Marvel Comics miniseries.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Williamson

Saint Vahan Mamigonian

Here is an example of the process from the pen and ink sketch to the finished painting - Saint Vahan and the Persian King. I was given very specific suggestions for each image by my client the publisher of New Faith to New World - The Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern). They also frequently asked for changes after seeing the initial sketch. In all, I did thirty-nine paintings for the book (you can see all of them at my other blog or buy the book).

Next time something new. See you then.

Saint Gregory of Narek

Dr. Hagop Nersoyan Author of New Faith to New World was a professor at the University of Dayton in Ohio. In addition to the book NFTNW he is the author of many books including The Faith of the Armenian Church and From Istanbul to Aghtamar: An Armenian Pilgrimage.