Makers by Nature

In Makers by Nature, Bruce Herman offers a series of fictional letters that weave together reflections on faith, hope, and the power of art.

Through these thoughtful letters, Herman shares wisdom with a younger generation of artists, filled with profound insights. He reveals how failure can be the very soil in which creativity grows, and explores how music, painting, and poetry can embrace paradox, contrast, and irony.

Art for God’s Glory

Reading these letters provides a rare glimpse into Herman’s personal philosophy—much more intimate than a standard prose essay. His words reveal a man deeply committed to understanding what it truly means to create art for God’s glory.

What I found most compelling were his reflections on the artistic process. Herman argues that the only truly unsafe choice in art is to play it safe. This perspective inspired me to take bolder risks in my own worship songs and sermons.

Insightful and Invigorating

With full-color artwork by Herman and several of his former students, Makers by Nature is both an insightful and invigorating read. It will encourage your craft and fortify your faith.

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