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“See, I have chosen Bezalel […]and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—to make artistic designs […] and to engage in all kinds of crafts.” —Exodus 31

Liturgical Design

Scapegoat Studio works with church committees to create thoughtful and beautiful designs to faithfully express Christian worship. Designs may be executed by other artists and craftsmen.

good shepherd chancel 1 — Chancel renovation concepts for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

good shepherd chancel 2 — Chancel renovation concepts for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

good shepherd chancel 3b — Chancel renovation concepts for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

atonement altar3 — Furnishing designs for Atonement Lutheran Church

atonement ambo3a — Furnishing designs for Atonement Lutheran Church

atonement ambo3d — Furnishing designs for Atonement Lutheran Church

atonement font3 — Furnishing designs for Atonement Lutheran Church

atonement glass — Stained glass design for Atonement Lutheran Church

shepherd of the valley1 — Stained glass designs for Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

shepherd of the valley2 — Stained glass designs for Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Liturgical Art

In order to serve the body of believers, concepts need to take physical form. Scapegoat Studio has created original works of liturgical art for churches in a range of traditional media.

butforusfights — Oil on Canvas, 2017: Original for Sale

crucifix gilded — Oil, Acrylic, and Metal Leaf on Wood, 2014

crucifixion 2 — (After Leon Bonnat) Oil on Wood, 2016: Private Collection

lamb inlay — Design for laser-cut wood altar inlay, 2018: LCMS International Center

let the children come to me — Oil on Wood Panel, 2015: Advent Lutheran Church

livingwater — Watercolor on Hot Press, 2023

resurrection triptych — Digital Concept (Unrealized), 2011

riveroflife — Oil on Canvas, 2016: River of Life Lutheran Church

this is my body — Oil on Canvas, 2017: St. John Lutheran Church

transfiguration — Oil on muslin with light box, 2015. Illuminated triptych designed and built for the 2015 WELS Worship Conference

Illustration

Illustrating stories is an age-old tradition very much in keeping with illuminated manuscripts. These examples show a spectrum of media and audiences—from very young to mature.

careofsouls planting final — Digital ‘Scratchboard’ illustration for “The Care of Souls,” Lexham Press, 2019

careofsouls sacraments final — Digital ‘Scratchboard’ illustration for “The Care of Souls,” Lexham Press, 2019

careofsouls threshing final — Digital ‘Scratchboard’ illustration for “The Care of Souls,” Lexham Press, 2019

careofsouls word final — Digital ‘Scratchboard’ illustration for “The Care of Souls,” Lexham Press, 2019

godlovesmedearly 5 6 — Illustration for “God Loves Me Dearly,” Kloria Publishing, 2018

godlovesmedearly 7 8 — Illustration for “God Loves Me Dearly,” Kloria Publishing, 2018

godlovesmedearly 9 10 — Illustration for “God Loves Me Dearly,” Kloria Publishing, 2018

godlovesmedearly 11 12 — Illustration for “God Loves Me Dearly,” Kloria Publishing, 2018

godsownchild f001b — Illustration for “God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say It,” Kloria Publishing, 2016

godsownchild f008a — Illustration for “God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say It,” Kloria Publishing, 2016

godsownchild f010b — Illustration for “God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say It,” Kloria Publishing, 2016

stickstone07r — Watercolor illustration for “The Stick and the Stone,” Self-published by Joel Pankow, 2013

stickstone08r — Watercolor illustration for “The Stick and the Stone,” Self-published by Joel Pankow, 2013

stickstone16r — Watercolor illustration for “The Stick and the Stone,” Self-published by Joel Pankow, 2013

messiah07 — Digital Illustration for “Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung,” BRIO, 2012

messiah14 — Digital Illustration for “Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung,” BRIO, 2012

messiah16 — Digital Illustration for “Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung,” BRIO, 2012

messiah27 — Digital Illustration for “Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung,” BRIO, 2012

messiah28 — Digital Illustration for “Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung,” BRIO, 2012

messiah29f — Digital Illustration for “Messiah: The Greatest Sermon Ever Sung,” BRIO, 2012

Logo Design

For churches of the 21st Century, the logo and graphic identity are often the first point of contact for potential visitors. What does yours say about your church?