Reviewed by Tony Cummings

The fact that God is best thought of as an artistic master rather than a master mechanic might, at first hearing, sound like an arcane theological point of interest to a tiny readership. But in fact this handsomely designed little hardback is one of the most thought provoking and stimulating devotional reads of the last few years. The father and son writers, through an insightful examination of Scripture and plenty of contemporary examples plucked from their own backgrounds and from art history, show that often our thoughts about God are viewed from the perspective of our own weakness - ie, a God who meets our needs rather than the creative visionary artist working on his much-loved masterpieces. . . namely us. I was particularly inspired by the chapter Have To Be Great Art with its quotes from sources like da Vinci, Michelangelo and Picasso. And if that sounds like it might be too rarefied for your tastes and individuality be assured that The Art Of Being You is written in hearteningly understandable language with never a hint of pretentious art-critic speak. You may well know the name Bob Kilpatrick through such worship song classics as "(In My Life) Lord, Be Glorified" or through his Time Out radio programmes. Now get to know him as a most stimulating author.