As an artist, Bill Nichols paints more than a mere likeness of what he sees. He paints to create something that will stir the soul, bring back a memory, or give a moment for reflection.
ART FOR THE SOUL: Celebrating 70 Years of Soulful Painting is a full-color coffee table and gift book featuring over 100 photographs of Dr. Nichols’ paintings—portraits, landscapes, birds and still lifes. Nichols chooses thirty of these paintings and pairs them with personal, uplifting stories that reveal the inspiration, symbolism and spiritual truths behind the brushstrokes.
From humble beginnings as a dyslexic boy who found his voice through art, to a career that entwined the visual, preaching, and storytelling, Dr. Nichols invites readers to see beauty through the eyes of gratitude and grace. He says of his work: “Painting has been my language for emotion, memory, truth, and reflection. Painting has brought me unimaginable joy, opened my eyes to God’s creation in all its fullness, and given me the opportunity to share His love in creative and meaningful ways.”
Whether you’re a lover of fine art or appreciate beauty and storytelling, you will find this book a keepsake for your soul as it stimulates reflection, sparks conversation, and feeds your soul.
