Portraits of the Word, Tyndale House, February 2002 75 of the artist's favorite illustrations from the illustrated Bible with his notes and preliminary sketches added The Holy Bible, with 360 full-color calligraphic illustrations, Tyndale House, 2000 For the last couple of decades, Timothy Botts has been illuminating Scripture, in such best-selling books as Doorposts, Messiah, Proverbs, Psalms, and Windsongs. Now, for the first time, Tim Botts' expressive word pictures can be your window to the entire Bible. Tim has chosen 360 of the greatest Bible passages and rendered them in his unique style of making words look like what they mean. A great gift Bible for your family or church. The Book of Psalms, Tyndale House, 1997 The Psalms are a treasure chest of metaphors that artists love to work with. Included is visual imagery from ancient Hebrew culture as well as from more contemporary visual associations. You will find the flourishing tree of character, sheltering feathers, the pomegranate of fruitfulness, the harmonious flight of birds, tree rings of the generations, and crashing cymbals. In Hebrew, worship means to bow down, reminding us that we should praise God with our whole being, not just with our mind. I hope your eyes and heart will be ignited in worship through this offering. Let the song begin! - Tim Botts from the foreword to The Book of Psalms Joy in the Journey, with lyrics by Michael Card, Thomas Nelson, 1996 Any word from Michael's pen is a welcome event. A new song from his heart is reason to pause. Toss in the artistry of Tim Botts and we can celebrate. This book has all three: Michael's words and songs, Tim's brush and palette. Shall we celebrate? - Max Lucado author of A Gentle Thunder Proverbs, Tyndale House, 1994 Calligrapher Timothy Botts has once again dipped his pen to depict the beauty and truth of biblical wisdom. Stirring renderings of 75 proverbs selected from The Living Bible fill these pages, each accompanied by a prayer composed by the artist. A collector's item and a spiritually significant gift for any occasion. Horizons, with poet Luci Shaw, Zondervan, 1992 An explosion of beauty; visual beauty in the calligraphy of Tim Botts, aural beauty in the poems of Luci Shaw, and a beauty spiritual as color and sound, design and meaning are arranged to the glory of God. A page-turning delight to eye, ear, and heart. - Eugene Peterson Professor of Spiritual Theology, Regent College Messiah (based on Handel's work), Tyndale House, 1991; ECPA gold medallion God has blessed his creatures with countless differing gifts, and Timothy Botts' is one of the most unusual. The grace, vibrancy, freshness, and poignancy of these word pictures are inspirational and should be meaningful to all those familiar with the great texts of Handel's Messiah. - John Nelson music director, Ensemble Orchestral de Paris Windsongs, Tyndale House, 1989; ECPA gold medallion An artist has succeeded if the subject of his painting appears to come alive.... Painted fruit should look delicious enough to be eaten. And Tim Botts has succeeded in painting the lyrics of great hymns - so that you want to burst into song! - Joni Eareckson Tada Sunday Doorposts, Volumes 1 & 2, Sheed & Ward, 1987, 1991 Two volumes of sixty black-and-white calligraphic renderings of Biblical texts, fashioned by award-winning graphic designer Timothy Botts. Two beautiful resources! Doorposts, Tyndale House, 1986; 100,000 sold, ECPA gold medallion, Type Directors annual Calligraphy is now enjoying something of a renaissance, but until recently has seldom achieved its potential. Not so with DOORPOSTS. In this book, Tim Botts has created a fresh, inspiring work combining innovative calligraphy with the expressive language of The Living Bible. Unlike most art today, his work reveals more than it conceals. It is a rare glimpse into the spiritual life of another. Tim Botts' successful integration of form and content has created a harmonic expression that brings us joy. In short, DOORPOSTS is a visual delight! - James D. Stambaugh Museum Director, The Billy Graham Center OTHER PRODUCTS Best-Loved Bible Verses Best-Loved Bible Verses is a collection of 12 of the most familiar and cherished passages from the Bible. The expressive calligraphic art of Timothy R. Botts renders each verse so the emotion and meaning of each passage are understood. The verses are printed on quality paper to enhance the artistic value of each print. This collection of ready-to-frame prints would make a special gift, or the individual pieces can be framed and given as gifts. Visit Inkwell Greetings Online to purchase select notecards and framed art prints.