Psalms

by Timothy R. Botts

Psalms contains the complete text of the book of Psalms, New Living Translation, with seventy-five passages highlighted in four-color, expressive calligraphy.

Timothy R. Botts is widely known for his expressive calligraphy that graces calendars, greeting cards, and gift items. His other books include Doorposts, Windsongs, Messiah (all Gold Medallion winners) and Proverbs. His work also appears in special editions of The Pilgrim's Progress and On the Anvil, both published by Tyndale.

Genres: Scripture, Art, Coffee Table Books

151 pages, Hardcover

First published July 9, 1997

About the author

Timothy Botts is an American artist, calligrapher, and educator best known for transforming biblical passages into expressive works of visual art. Raised in Pennsylvania, he discovered his artistic talent at an early age with encouragement from a dedicated teacher who nurtured his abilities throughout his school years. His fascination with lettering began in childhood and deepened while studying graphic design at Carnegie Mellon University, where he was introduced to calligraphy. After graduating, he married and spent three years in Japan teaching conversational English, an experience that also exposed him to Japanese brush writing. Over the years, Botts developed a distinctive visual language that blends color, varied lettering styles, historical scripts, and contemporary influences. His scripture-based murals have appeared in churches, schools, and hospitals, while his artwork has also been widely published in books and other media. An experienced teacher, he has taught calligraphy courses, led workshops across the United States, and presented at international calligraphy events.

Reviews

[booklady · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite meditational reads--the Psalms illustrated in expressive calligraphy. A joy to bring to prayer, quiet, time with God, whether you pray one psalm or browse through many, letting weary eyes rest wherever they find peace.

[Carol Bakker · Rating 5 out of 5]

The monastic tradition of reading through the entire book of the psalms each week has long captured my imagination. (I've never done it, though!) The slow and steady drip of the psalms in my life has nourished my spirit, especially during the turbulence of 2020.

Snips from Bott's introduction:
The Psalms are a treasure chest of metaphors, which artists love to work with.

In Hebrew, worship means to bow down, reminding us that we should praise God with our whole being, not just with our mind. I hope your eyes and heart will be ignited in worship through this offering.

When I began a "deep dive" into the psalms with Spurgeon, I added other resources to help me. First was singing the psalms with a psalter. Then Timothy Botts calligraphy helped me to meditate. Recently I discovered David Suchet's splendid narration.

Psalmody with the eyes and ears and voice. Yes, please!

Botts's calligraphy is spectacular.

[Leesgoodfood · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love his calligraphy based on scripture.

[Cynthia Hart]

The calligraphy is beautiful and brings the Psalms to life.

[Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

i like the way the author use calligraphy to illustrate.