Christ River
by Jim Hawtrey
(Ink drawing, 1999, 16 1/4" x 10 1/2")
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In this baptism of Christ each drop of water represents each baptized member in Christ Church. I was inspired by another artist who's work was on display here in Iowa City.
 
I am a cradle Episcopalian. My father was an Episcopal priest in Wisconsin and Iowa until his death in 1976. I was an art teacher in the Iowa City public schools from 1967-2002. My work usually is inspired by one of the lessons for that particular Sunday. I begin a work like to experiment with the angle, the light, the art material, the subject and the style of an idea.