Need Jesus Smiling

[ernie85017]

Hi all,
I am looking for a pattern of Jesus' face, smiling, looking upward. I have searched and searched and only find the downcast, suffering Jesus. I want the joyful victorious Jesus. I have a special project planned for my church.
If you would like to, it's ok to email me: ernie84017@cox.net
Thanks for your help!
D

[minowevie]

you know, I think that would be so great also. to see Jesus smiling for a change. sorry I don't have a pattern, but I do think it is a great idea. say welcome to the forum, so glad your hear. Evie from southern Calif
Ps. is D your name? I was thinking ED

[tony coleman]

you should search the net for a picture you like,surely there is one somewhere.if you find one post it on this page and maybe someone will convert it too a pattern for you.good luck.

[bubbantenn]

I have seen black and white (pencil renderings) of "Jesus" playing with children and even holding a baby and He was smiling in all of them. Unfortunately they are copyrighted and cannot be used to make a pattern without permission.
Here is another thought. Since no one knows what Jesus actually looked like, there are many pictures of Jewish men smiling who could be used to depict Jesus. I'm sure there are even some in the public domain. Convert them to grayscale (black and white) and have a ball making your very own pattern.
Tell you what...let me look around for a picture that is not copyrighted. Maybe together we can figure something out.
Be talking to you.

Bubba

[Messman]

Let me look in my stock drawings I have to pattern, I might have something that might work for you, no promises mind you.

[bubbantenn]

Originally Posted by enzo61

Hello Ernie, you search this pattern?????????????
See the photos attached. Enzo

Please be careful in offering copyrighted photos for making patterns from. I have written to this artist (Christine Kerrick) requesting permission to use her work as patterns but have yet to receive an answer. I am not hopeful of receiving permission and will not use her sketches unless I do.
Just thought I'd share my thoughts.

Bubba

[BobD]

Thanks for the head up, Bubba. The mods removed the post Bubba is referring to.

Bob

[Scrollriffic]

There is a pattern of Jesus laughing out there. It is by Chris buller back in 2003. I don't know if he is a member here or not. Bobby

[Spirithorse]

I had previously contacted Christine Kerrick and she refused permission to use
her design. I also contacted an artist named Ralph Kozac from Michigan if memory
serves me correctly) and received no reply from him.
Good luck with your search and let us know if you find a copy that is alllowed to be
used because, as you can see, there has been prior interest in this subject.
God Bless! Spirithorse

[Messman]

Looked at the stored stock I have and dont have one either but I will look around else where and see what I can come up with as well