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Thank you for watching! Please support me by following and giving a 5 star rating!Download my String Quartet here: https://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartet_(Thiede%2C_Jacob)Buy a physical copy here: https://a.co/d/08uWFrgN0:00 - Introduction12:32 - Part 1: The rainbow reminds us21:29 - Mvt. 1: Performance25:18 - Part 2: When we sing together30:45 - Mvt. 2: Performance34:24 - Part 3: For we are the aroma of Christ37:46 - Mvt. 3: Performance40:35 - Part 4: Hope on the breeze48:41 - Mvt. 4: Performance52:48 - ConclusionSocial MediaYouTube: https://youtube.com/@jacobthiedeIMSLP: https://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Thiede,_Jacobhttp://twitch.tv/jexakhttps://tiktok.com/@baroquesaxophonehttps://rumble.com/user/jacobthiedehttps://jakewritesmusic.comMy Books, Music, and Publications:Devotional for Artists: https://a.co/d/hpLUICZDevotional and Prayer Guide: https://a.co/d/hF8tCHXAnd everything in-between: https://a.co/d/382YiGDAt any rate (take your time): https://a.co/d/diET7yaJacob Thiede Music Lo-fi Classical Baroque Contemporary Art

0:00 - Introduction to Abigail's Art: Exploring the inspiration behind her recent work, specifically the focus on mundane, everyday objects and sacred spaces. 1:47 - Artistic Background and Influences: Abigail shares her journey from childhood in a small town to her formal education in art. 7:45 - Seeking Mentorship: A discussion on the importance of finding teachers and the difference between learning art informally versus in academia. 9:36 - Finding an Artistic Voice: Comparing the musical concept of “envy” as a creative catalyst to Abigail's path from illustrative picture books to conceptual fine art. 14:50 - Personal Testimony in Art: How Abigail balances her personal faith with making art that is accessible and welcoming to people of all backgrounds. 20:41 - Mediums and Materials: A deep dive into Abigail's preference for painting on fabric and watercolor, and her experimental processes using salt and texture. 29:08 - Challenges and Intimidations: Discussing the history and pressure associated with traditional media like oil painting compared to other genres. 36:06 - The Balance of Functional and Artistic Work: How artists navigate the tension between the "functional" need to earn a living and the desire to create authentic, non-commercial art. 40:35 - Defining 'Home': Abigail explains how moving frequently as a child shaped her artistic pursuit of understanding the meaning of home and inheritance. 46:17 - The Impact of Social Media: A reflection on the role of digital algorithms and how platforms like Instagram and YouTube influence an artist's career and mental health. 49:40 - The Permanence of Art and Faith: A philosophical conversation about whether art is "temporary" or if it has a lasting, spiritual significance in the context of eternity. --- Abi Rainey https://www.instagram.com/abi_bydesign/ Abi's snail-mail club, go support her! https://www.patreon.com/cw/AbigailRainey Abi's YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@AbigailRainey  Abi's Website: https://www.abigailraineyart.com/ Jake's Social Media YouTube:  https://youtube.com@jacobthiede  IMSLP: https://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Thiede,_Jacob http://twitch.tv/jexak https://tiktok.com/@baroquesaxophone https://rumble.com/user/jacobthiede https://jakewritesmusic.com

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