EBAY ITEM NUMBER: 250226518036. This is my younger brother, David Ralph, named after his honorable father, Ralph Lawrence Belitz. Please indulge me a moment while I brag on him! He has been a metal sculptor in the Omaha, Nebraska area for over 11 years and has produced over 7000 pieces of work. Wow. At that rate, in the next 10-20 years he will have made between 14-21000 pieces! That’s a lot of art.
When I look at this photo, and consider the great and powerful transformation God has done in this young man’s life, I truly ’stand in awe’ of the power of God.
I recall vividly the time when he was ‘separated from Christ…without hope and without God in the world’. (Ephesians 2:12) ‘But because of His great love for my brother David, God, who is rich in mercy, made him alive with Christ even when he was dead in transgressions – it was by grace David was saved, through faith…now he is God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.’ (Eph. 2:4 and 8 my paraphrase 
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Even in his darkest days, there was such a brilliance in David; such artistic, creative ability as to boggle your mind. The dynamic potential of a world-changer lay dormant in him, awaiting the touch of the living God!…as is the case of so many precious children in our day. Now his heart for evangelism shines through in every single thing he does – he is truly a servant of God, walking in those ‘good works prepared for him’ by Jesus Christ.
Fast forward to today and consider that David’s artwork has been purchased all around the globe. He’s been commissioned by universities, corporations, coffee bars…and people who simply love his work and want a signature art piece. ‘Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for him!” (Ps. 126:2 my paraphrase)
David lives with his wife and three young children on the rural outskirts of Omaha, where he has a shop in his backyard.
If you’d like to know more about this metal sculpture, hurry on over to his Ebay spot, because the auction closes Easter Sunday, March 23rd.
January 30th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
David is a GREAT sculptor. Very soulful. I have three of what I call his metal origami pieces; and I would have a few more if I had the space! Thanks!
February 5th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Hi Denise~
Putting in a search for “Belitz, sculptor”, I came across your page, wherein I understand David Belitz is your brother? I ask because I found the name “Belitz” on a piece of sculture I bought at a garage sale last spring. The seller offered to help me carry the heavy piece to my car at which time, I thought, he made a strange comment. With a shake of his head, he said “my father is a pastor … ” and pretty much left his statement in the air. Perceiving he didn’t agree with his father’s tastes, I was elated to have it for our upcoming apartment in Omaha’s Old Market. When initially seeing it, I saw it symbolically as a dove, the Holy Spirit. I wondered, however, what the artist’s intent was. Seeing your blog re David, I now understand why I was so drawn to this sculpture. Might he still be in this business? If so, where might he be located?
Thanks “for the ear” as this was quite lengthy, but I was excited to see the background of this piece and to share how God has indeed blessed us with David’s work, a centerpiece, in our home.
Martie Cornell
mac111333@yahoo.com
February 17th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I’d like to find where I can purchase work of Mr. Belitz.
February 19th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Greetings! We have forwarded your message on. Thank you for visiting the blog!
February 19th, 2010 at 6:20 am
Greetings, We have forwarded your comments on to Mr. Belitz. Thank you for sharing on the blog!
February 19th, 2010 at 6:39 am
Hi Martie, What a great story – I have forwarded your comments on to Mr. Belitz.
Thanks for visiting the blog!
February 19th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Thank you for your comments! I have forwarded your message on to Mr. Belitz.
All the best, Denise
February 19th, 2010 at 6:41 am
Thank you, we have forwarded your request on to Mr. Belitz.