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Christian:
This fish icon is referred to as an ichthus. It means "fish" in Greek. It is a common symbol representing one who's given their lives to Christ. -- In the first centuries after Jesus' death, Christians were severely persecuted by the Romans. Because of this constant threat, Christians would often use the ichthus symbol to mark meeting places, or to distinguish friends from foes. According to history, when a Christian would meet a stranger along the road, he would often draw one arc of the simple fish outline in the dirt. If the stranger drew the other arc, both Christians knew they were in safe company and could speak openly about their faith.

(Hello! If you've stumbled upon my artwork through the MAIN FineArt America website, please log onto my personal website to see all of my artwork at: shevongalleryfineart.com) I have been a professional graphic designer in Tucson, Arizona for over 27 years. I have had my own graphic design business for the last 11 years and recently decided to market my Fine Art and Photo Art as well. My combined skills as a graphic designer, novice photographer and fine artist, allow me to create what I like to call "visual sculpture". I visually sculpt hand-designed, and digitally-designed artwork (which includes: photos, textures, fabric, paper, wood, metal, painting, pastels, etc.) into modern and traditional art. – Be sure to read the...