Background
I drew the first pen and ink image of Jesus Christ the evening after my father died. We asked the publisher of the local newspaper to use it in his obituary. We used it again when my mother went to join my father.
We also permitted its reproduction in other obituaries. It has become one of the most frequently used obituary pictures in my home state. It is the drawing in the yellow frame next to this text section.
Since then I have drawn hundreds and hundreds of Jesus Christ images. Many of them are shown here at www.freymanc.com.
The style of my drawings varies from "time to time". Some of the drawings are rather "stiff" - inspired by medieval sculpture or paintings. Others are vivid, emotional, explosive. The ones I like most are so blurred with pen strokes or so undefined that Jesus' image is barely hinted at. They merley serve as a projection screen for my inner image of Jesus.
You can email me at Luc-at-Freymanc.com
Replace the "-at'-" by "@".
Be aware that I check my email very, very rarely.
We also permitted its reproduction in other obituaries. It has become one of the most frequently used obituary pictures in my home state. It is the drawing in the yellow frame next to this text section.
Since then I have drawn hundreds and hundreds of Jesus Christ images. Many of them are shown here at www.freymanc.com.
The style of my drawings varies from "time to time". Some of the drawings are rather "stiff" - inspired by medieval sculpture or paintings. Others are vivid, emotional, explosive. The ones I like most are so blurred with pen strokes or so undefined that Jesus' image is barely hinted at. They merley serve as a projection screen for my inner image of Jesus.
You can email me at Luc-at-Freymanc.com
Replace the "-at'-" by "@".
Be aware that I check my email very, very rarely.
Terms of Free Use
I, Luc Freymanc, own the copyrights in all images (including photographs). US and International copyright laws apply.
However, I permit the use of the drawings and paintings (but not of the photographs) for many purposes, and for free.
Please feel free to reproduce the drawings and paintings, without having to ask for my permission, as follows:
For personal use, and use as personal gifts (examples: printout for yourself, use on your computer).
For any form of use in or by churches or schools (inclunding colleges and univeristies).
For printing them on t-shirts or other garments.
For use (printed or electronic) in and on CD covers, videos, brochures, flyers, greeting cards, magazines, newspapares and books (even if you sell these products).
For use as illustrations in websites and in blogs (even on commercial web sites).
For use as music band logos or as tattoos.
Whenever possible, provide my copyright notice (© Luc Freymanc 2001-2008), and refer people to my homepage (www.freymanc.com).
HOWEVER:
Any commercial use (except for the types of commercial use expressly permitted above) is prohibited. It is, for example, prohibited for anybody (including for churches or schools) to resell the images or to earn money from licensing them out, even if they were sold or licensed out as modified versions. They must not be incorporated in clip art collections that are offered for free or for sale.
Also prohibited is use in a way or context that is offending, or that ridicules Christianity or Judaism.
In using the drawings and paintings, you may alter them electronically or in other ways.
However, I permit the use of the drawings and paintings (but not of the photographs) for many purposes, and for free.
Please feel free to reproduce the drawings and paintings, without having to ask for my permission, as follows:
For personal use, and use as personal gifts (examples: printout for yourself, use on your computer).
For any form of use in or by churches or schools (inclunding colleges and univeristies).
For printing them on t-shirts or other garments.
For use (printed or electronic) in and on CD covers, videos, brochures, flyers, greeting cards, magazines, newspapares and books (even if you sell these products).
For use as illustrations in websites and in blogs (even on commercial web sites).
For use as music band logos or as tattoos.
Whenever possible, provide my copyright notice (© Luc Freymanc 2001-2008), and refer people to my homepage (www.freymanc.com).
HOWEVER:
Any commercial use (except for the types of commercial use expressly permitted above) is prohibited. It is, for example, prohibited for anybody (including for churches or schools) to resell the images or to earn money from licensing them out, even if they were sold or licensed out as modified versions. They must not be incorporated in clip art collections that are offered for free or for sale.
Also prohibited is use in a way or context that is offending, or that ridicules Christianity or Judaism.
In using the drawings and paintings, you may alter them electronically or in other ways.
High Resolution Copies
Most of the images files you can download for free are NOT suitable for purposes that require high-resolution electronic images. We are able to send you high-resolution files, but not for free. This is because I have to dig through the archive, re-scan the orginials etc. Someone has to create the electronic files, manage the distribution, billing etc. The price for a high-resolution file is currently 270.- US Dollars - even if there is no fee for reproduction rights.
In case of such requests, most of the interaction with you is handled by a friend of mine.
To contact me via email (see above). Be aware that I check my email very, very rarely. This means, any urgent requests will probably not be addressed in time.
In case of such requests, most of the interaction with you is handled by a friend of mine.
To contact me via email (see above). Be aware that I check my email very, very rarely. This means, any urgent requests will probably not be addressed in time.
Technique
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions:
How large are my drawings?
The paper format for most of the pictures is 6 x 8 inches (15.2 x 20.3 cm). Occasionally, I use larger formats (up to 11 x 14 inches). The actual drawings are, however, sometimes much smaller than the sheet of paper. Some of the drawings are only 1 to 2 inches high.
The images on this web site show occasionally only a section of the original page or drawing.
What paper do I use?
Usually Strathmore Drawing paper or Strathmore Charcoal paper. For pen and ink drawings I like paper that is "natural white", i.e. cream colored or beige.
The "paper color" in most of the electonic pictures is artificial. I scan most of the pictures in black and white and add the "paper color" electronically to make the pictures contrast better with the electronically added white frame.
The original drawings look much much finer; there is probably nothing more beautiful than a black ink drawing on natural white or beige paper in a bright white mat.
What type of pen do I use?
Most of the time, I use a fountain pen. I have about 20 of them, with various nib sizes. Although I have pens from various manufacturers, I always come back to the Pelikan and Montblanc pens. They are terrific, reliable work horses for this rather rough drawing business.
Why a fountain pen? Because they have a large ink reservoir. When drawing very fast and impulsively, you do not want to stop every 30 seconds or less to dip your nib, or to slow down to avoid spluttering large ink droplets over the paper.
What ink do I use?
Pelikan Fount India or Higgins Fountain Pen India. Both ar water soluble, lightfast India inks for fountain pens. They dry without producing glossy areas. In 2006 I detected Noodler's black ink. A lightfast and permanent ink that comes in large bottles and works wonderfully in fountain pens (both in my piston pens and in those that I use with manually refilled ink cartridges). Dries less quickly, allowing me to smear it more easily if I want. Thanks to Nathan Tardiff for inventing this great stuff.
I tried some of the Winsor & Newton Calligraphy inks for fountain and dip pens. They are available in various colors. They are definitely good inks but with fountain pens they seem to flow less well as the Pelikan, Higgins and Noodlers inks. And the pens need much more cleaning. Note: Noodler's inks are also available in various colors.
The ink that I liked most (note the past tense) is iron gall ink. It dries to a dark blue-black, becomes a little brownish over time, and is extremely permanent. The only disadvantage: The artwork itself is not permanent because this ink becomes very acidic over time and slowly eats its way though the paper.
How large are my drawings?
The paper format for most of the pictures is 6 x 8 inches (15.2 x 20.3 cm). Occasionally, I use larger formats (up to 11 x 14 inches). The actual drawings are, however, sometimes much smaller than the sheet of paper. Some of the drawings are only 1 to 2 inches high.
The images on this web site show occasionally only a section of the original page or drawing.
What paper do I use?
Usually Strathmore Drawing paper or Strathmore Charcoal paper. For pen and ink drawings I like paper that is "natural white", i.e. cream colored or beige.
The "paper color" in most of the electonic pictures is artificial. I scan most of the pictures in black and white and add the "paper color" electronically to make the pictures contrast better with the electronically added white frame.
The original drawings look much much finer; there is probably nothing more beautiful than a black ink drawing on natural white or beige paper in a bright white mat.
What type of pen do I use?
Most of the time, I use a fountain pen. I have about 20 of them, with various nib sizes. Although I have pens from various manufacturers, I always come back to the Pelikan and Montblanc pens. They are terrific, reliable work horses for this rather rough drawing business.
Why a fountain pen? Because they have a large ink reservoir. When drawing very fast and impulsively, you do not want to stop every 30 seconds or less to dip your nib, or to slow down to avoid spluttering large ink droplets over the paper.
What ink do I use?
Pelikan Fount India or Higgins Fountain Pen India. Both ar water soluble, lightfast India inks for fountain pens. They dry without producing glossy areas. In 2006 I detected Noodler's black ink. A lightfast and permanent ink that comes in large bottles and works wonderfully in fountain pens (both in my piston pens and in those that I use with manually refilled ink cartridges). Dries less quickly, allowing me to smear it more easily if I want. Thanks to Nathan Tardiff for inventing this great stuff.
I tried some of the Winsor & Newton Calligraphy inks for fountain and dip pens. They are available in various colors. They are definitely good inks but with fountain pens they seem to flow less well as the Pelikan, Higgins and Noodlers inks. And the pens need much more cleaning. Note: Noodler's inks are also available in various colors.
The ink that I liked most (note the past tense) is iron gall ink. It dries to a dark blue-black, becomes a little brownish over time, and is extremely permanent. The only disadvantage: The artwork itself is not permanent because this ink becomes very acidic over time and slowly eats its way though the paper.