Western Landscape Artist Paints God's Glory in the Sky: An Interview with Phil Bob Borman

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The Thriving Christian Artist Podcast , I sit down with my friend Phil Bob Borman —a premier Western artist celebrated for his breathtaking skyscapes and deep love for both art and the Lord. From his early days as a sculptor and cowboy to becoming one of the country’s most recognized Western painters, Phil Bob’s story is one of following God’s leading through unexpected transitions. We talk about the unique aesthetic of Western art, the discipline required to master large-scale skyscapes, and how Phil Bob has seen God’s hand guiding his creative journey. His humility, humor, and heart for excellence make this conversation one that will inspire any artist to keep pursuing the work they’re called to create. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Phil Bob transitioned from sculpting to large-scale skyscape painting The influence of Western culture and tradition on his work Why following God’s direction can lead to unexpected creative success Lessons from years of honing a distinctive style Encouragement for artists navigating seasons of change 🌟 Favorite Quotes from This Episode: “I was doing bronze sculpture in the traditional Western style before I ever thought about painting clouds.” — Phil Bob Borman “Everybody I know that’s trying to paint clouds—just go look up Phil Bob Borman. He’ll give you something to dream toward.” — Matt Tommey 🌐 Connect with Phil Bob Borman: http://www.philbobbormanfineart.com ✅ Stay Connected & Grow as a Thriving Christian Artist: 📬 Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/tca-weekly 📚 Find My Best-Selling Books: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/resources 🎓 Explore Artist Mentoring Programs: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/mentoring Find out more about The Created to Thrive Foundations Course Fuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly Encouragement Join thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose. Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist. 👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.