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However, after living with it for a few more days, Brothers decided to go in another direction, as seen in the final painting - BANISHMENT. https://www.encounterseries.com/the-color-festival daily 0.75 2017-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1505760447043-WOICU8LOIHQJUGP1X4YJ/City+Thumbnails.jpg THE COLOR FESTIVAL - THUMBNAILS Brothers' draws up a variety of perspectives and ideas for the color festival line drawing. It was important to depict Defiance in all of its technological advancements and urban development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1505760447043-WOICU8LOIHQJUGP1X4YJ/City+Thumbnails.jpg THE COLOR FESTIVAL - THUMBNAILS Brothers' draws up a variety of perspectives and ideas for the color festival line drawing. It was important to depict Defiance in all of its technological advancements and urban development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1505760181295-NU6N1P0QDNRLXNPCIPO6/City+of+Defiance+Color+Festival+%28004%29.jpg THE COLOR FESTIVAL - INITIAL DRAFT Brothers' first draft of the festival from Episode 14. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1505760193567-XYRJBET862XZQA08M7BA/City+of+Defiance+Color+Festival+%28003%29.jpg THE COLOR FESTIVAL - FINAL LINE DRAWING Brothers' final line drawing of Defiance during the color festival [Episode 14]. The kids use the festival as way to re-enter the city without being detected. https://www.encounterseries.com/the-reveal daily 0.75 2017-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1506687573378-3M4AA3X8Y7VNHD7MGI0B/The+Scholar+Scene+Final+%28004%29.jpg THE REVEAL - THE REVEAL Season 1, Episode 15: The moment when the kids realize the truth about the Scholar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1506687573378-3M4AA3X8Y7VNHD7MGI0B/The+Scholar+Scene+Final+%28004%29.jpg THE REVEAL - THE REVEAL Season 1, Episode 15: The moment when the kids realize the truth about the Scholar. https://www.encounterseries.com/art daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1592504134357-XRR77KKE0KH3ILRQ2ZEH/TheScholarRedesign_COLOR_v02+%28002%29.jpg Art - The Scholar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1592504134357-XRR77KKE0KH3ILRQ2ZEH/TheScholarRedesign_COLOR_v02+%28002%29.jpg Art - The Scholar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1773508993987-UU8AFZY13HK8DZQHYIYI/image-asset.jpeg Art - The Well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1584588020132-5YWRT39TVRHZD197I212/image-asset.jpeg Art - Salvation Train Station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1592503444605-CQE20MMEDTBD5D2GGX8U/TheScholarRedesign_COLOR_v02.jpg Art - The Scholar's House This redesign from Ryan Brothers depicts, with new life, the final moments of Season 1 when the kids encounter The High Scholar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1585153824087-YHGUK6UF7EF3I6L0E5JW/City+of+Salvation.jpg Art - City of Salvation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1542137063378-TG1FTH8M6P13S8DUFTNF/Elion%27s+New+World+%28004%29.jpg Art - Elyon's New World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1535717124122-5N08U6UGDAMS5YW91D60/Book+of+Guidance+%28006%29.jpg Art - Book of Guidance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1532995381540-XPIV3ZIX6AMFKVBRRJK5/Encounter.+Balcony+Scene+%28003%29.jpg Art - Balcony Scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1512537022272-S7ACYZQ4ZK7B6QAXNOQ1/The+Encounter+Map+Final+%28002%29.jpg Art - Map of the Three Peaks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1509234424170-K46Z6KR4PR05V301O1R4/The+New+Encounter+Poster+%28002%29.jpg Art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1511812022578-L3XYF77P5NADHMGVLO0L/The+Encounter+Wastelands+%28003%29.jpg Art - Wastelands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1510254162584-LNRC5OIR8L4HW1QUIF8G/Cwrig%27s+Cave+Dwelling+%28002%29.jpg Art - Cwrig's Cave Dwelling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1509234464179-YXFK6VRZ9KVZ5TO32VUF/Reliance+Village+%28007%29.jpg Art - Reliance Village https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1509234482631-YFL9LE15ZWRU2AJR6PNU/Bridge+Scene+2+Painting+%28003%29.jpg Art - Bridge Scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1509234501150-LJBSPJ7I1AJY92RY1UZC/The+Scholar+Scene+Final+%28004%29.jpg Art - Meeting the Scholar Scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1509234476780-7SSVWHEQJ5UFIV1KNPG0/Forest+House+Final.jpg Art - Forest House https://www.encounterseries.com/soundtrack-season-1 daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://www.encounterseries.com/soundtrack-season-2 daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://www.encounterseries.com/writers-link daily 0.75 2026-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1581019724169-CJV425QQ8ZCQ38HI7FP1/Jordan+Jarrett.jpg Writers - Jordan Jarrett Head Writer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1581019724169-CJV425QQ8ZCQ38HI7FP1/Jordan+Jarrett.jpg Writers - Jordan Jarrett Head Writer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1581022486498-409G1L0TX15DIHD4CAI2/34908810_2079635688975867_3159269241610305536_n.jpg Writers - Colton Grellier Writer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1581020208774-TB2CBD5IR50NXVIGKKLM/82465892_2588951061245620_6552152045191692288_o.jpg Writers - Kim Camacho Writer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1581020219955-F2FSLZSG1WPV1LADR5M4/download.jpg Writers - Philip Sitterding Writer https://www.encounterseries.com/designers-link daily 0.75 2026-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1773535349260-6R4QB3C779EONLG6H4SY/image-asset.webp Designers - Sam Lee – Lead Sound Designer (Season 5) Sam Lee is a multimedia content creator specializing in post-production sound design and audio. He is the lead sound designer of Season 5 of The Encounter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1773535349260-6R4QB3C779EONLG6H4SY/image-asset.webp Designers - Sam Lee – Lead Sound Designer (Season 5) Sam Lee is a multimedia content creator specializing in post-production sound design and audio. He is the lead sound designer of Season 5 of The Encounter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1773535510155-2SOJJILEXZ0HQWJRHWEY/Seth.webp Designers - Seth James Norris – Lead Composer (Season 5) Seth James Norris is an award-winning composer recognized for his unique ability to blend traditional cinematic orchestral arrangements with modern electronic synth elements. His musical evolution began with the violin in 2008, eventually expanding to piano and guitar before he debuted his first electronic track in 2018. Norris solidified his expertise through his academic career, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Liberty University in 2023 with a degree in Commercial Music focused on Film Scoring. His professional portfolio spans a diverse array of media, including Graham Holliday's film “The Company Called Glitch That Nobody and Everybody Wanted”, the award-winning horror short “Liminal”, the Chinese television drama “Stories of Lion Rock Spirit”, and the audio drama series “The Encounter”. For filmmakers and creatives seeking a composer who creates a musical sound palette with orchestra and synth, Seth James Norris offers a versatile musical touch to enhance any project. https://www.sethjamesnorris-composer.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1581011906359-098FVI0XWNJ30O4APTA3/image-asset.jpeg Designers - Kaleb Lindevaldsen - Lead Editor - Season 3 Kaleb Lindevaldsen is a Junior at Liberty University who is studying Digital Media with a concentration in audio. He also regularly serves as Master Electrician and Light Board Programmer for regional theater companies. Kaleb is the lead editor for Season 3 of the Encounter Series and is thankful for the opportunity to work directly with Professors Gerstner and Nelson as he edited, mixed, and designed Season 3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1773536153166-SR7W9X3P4GPQ4ST5RJ3Y/Encounter+headshot.jpg Designers - Mark McDowell – Composer (Seasons 2, 3, 4) Mark is a graduate from the Liberty University School of Music. He completed his undergraduate degree in BM: Film scoring in 2017 and completed his MA: Music Education- Conducting in 2019. He is now an Assistant Professor of Commercial Music: Film Scoring & Media at Union University. Mark was born in the beautiful twin island republic of Trinidad & Tobago to a family of four and has one older sister. As a pastor’s kid, Mark developed his passion for music at a very early age and was involved in the church’s music ministry playing drums, electric bass and piano. In 2019, he attended Liberty University to further develop his musical craft and was mentored by film scoring professor, Dr. David Schmal. Mark has worked on numerous projects including a variety of short films, radio/ television commercials , documentaries, and the encounter series. He was introduced to the Encounter series under the advisement of Dr. David Schmal. Mark continues to fulfill his passion as a studio musician, music technology media specialist, and media composer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1773535187507-4W6G9JPJUH4CGWP09TFP/Ryan%2BBrothers.jpg Designers - Ryan Brothers – Concept Artist Ryan is a graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Studio Art and a minor in Graphic Design. Currently is a Visual Development Artist with Sony Pictures Animation. In 2021, he completed Guillermo del Toro's 'Tale of Arcadia' as Production Designer for Dreamworks’ Animation and won an Emmy. Painter and Color Artist working in animation since 2005 in features such as 'The Book of Life' 'The Tale of Despereaux, Planet 51' and as Art director of the animation short film 'Alma.' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1773535715417-DHW2USTWFESHWOBKXJBH/Kaleb.jpg Designers - Kaleb Lindevaldsen – Lead Sound Designer (Seasons 3 & 4) Kaleb Lindevaldsen is an audio engineer and lighting designer closely associated with Liberty University. He has a diverse background in sound design, film editing, and theatrical production. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1775148945930-XK1MMG0U20JGKEW45WZQ/NJL.jpg Designers - Nathan John Linardi – Composer (Season 5) Nathan John Linardi is a composer, orchestrator, arranger, pianist, producer, and engraver based in Lynchburg, VA. He co-composed Season 5 along with Seth James Norris and Gaeren Chatterson. He has been playing others’ music and composing original pieces since he was six years old. He is a thoroughly trained pianist in the classical and contemporary fields. Trained academically in music composition and production, he possesses knowledge and skill to compose in any genre for any medium. His orchestral, solo, and chamber scores have received praise from industry professionals and peers alike. His vast knowledge about the orchestra allows him to translate any score from one ensemble to another and arrange any song for any genre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1775148964105-YE06CLO088RX7EFKMV89/GC.jpg Designers - Gaeren Chatterson – Composer (Season 5) Gaeren Chatterson is one of the composers of Season 5. He and his wife, Elizabeth, run Familiar Music Productions together, where they compose fresh and yet familiar music for any media project that comes their way. Gaeren spent most of his growing up in the small farm town of Stirling, Ontario, Canada. He there began learning piano at 6 years old and started composing music by early adolescence. What began as small little tunes have now grown into orchestral and hybrid works rooted in deep emotion. Gaeren also spent time overseas in Limerick, Ireland. He fell in love with the raw passion of Celitc music, a passion he carries into all of his work. He studied film scoring at Liberty University's School of Music. https://www.familiarmusicprod.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1581011978054-R3IXDXH6IS4CA4886KKV/Preeda+Thaiwatcharamas.jpg Designers - Preeda Thaiwatcharamas – Composer (Season 1) Preeda is a graduate music student from Udonthani, Thailand. Growing up in a farming region, he did not have many options of learning music. However, his mother saw the importance of the English language and music, so she began teaching him basic keyboard herself even though she did not know music. Preeda learned more about music by joining the local church worship team and singers group. During high school, he decided to take music more seriously and traveled to Bangkok for lessons. During his first year in college, Preeda got interested in film music and began to try composing. He has an Undergraduate degree in Commercial Music from Silpakorn University in Bangkok. Preeda continues to pursue his dreams to be a composer for film and other medias, while also training to be a music teacher. https://www.encounterseries.com/producers-link daily 0.75 2026-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1581017399539-QQ2N7GIMTNTWIRX7I3C8/Chris+Nelson+-+headshot+1.jpg Producers - Chris Nelson – Executive Producer Chris is a Professor of Theatre Arts at Liberty University. He is a professional actor and director as well. In Spring 2015, Chris began work on this project with a group of fifteen writers. Since then, he has had the pleasure of building the world that is now known as The Encounter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1581017399539-QQ2N7GIMTNTWIRX7I3C8/Chris+Nelson+-+headshot+1.jpg Producers - Chris Nelson – Executive Producer Chris is a Professor of Theatre Arts at Liberty University. He is a professional actor and director as well. In Spring 2015, Chris began work on this project with a group of fifteen writers. Since then, he has had the pleasure of building the world that is now known as The Encounter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1581017941825-EY8IBG3Q10UA8TFMBT1D/Kornel-Gerstner-Bio.jpg Producers - Kornel Gerstner – Audio Producer Kornel has taught production courses at Liberty University since 2007. He has recorded and edited music recitals and concerts for Liberty's School of Music, single and multi-camera productions. He is also an iNRB member and faculty advisor for The Light radio station. He has a passion for teaching and incorporates new technology in his courses along with his sound technician experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1581017356050-Y79YDFPDYXIL4XIT7FYR/Kornel-Gerstner-Bio.jpg Producers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1581017381165-1BFA02QXY0JQIH2JLID6/unnamed.jpg Producers - Chris Underation – Producer Chris has over 10 years experience in radio, interviewing personalities like The Forrester Sisters, Eddy Raven and Gene Watson. He has a background in sports play-by-play announcing and radio management. He has been recognized by the Ohio Newspaper Association for excellence in community service reporting during his eight years in journalism. 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THE 3rd PEAK "THE 3rd PEAK" - This painting by resident artist, Ryan Brothers, depicts Picasso's vision from Season 1, Episode 1. The mysterious third peak peers out through the equally-mysterious mist, casting a light upon the Peak of Defiance.       Episode 1: The Peak of Defiance, Part 1 PICASSO: "It wasn’t a fire. It was a light. And there was a beautiful melody emanating from it. I heard the song from my bed and followed it out here. For a moment, the mist parted and I could see a third mountain in the distance with a light coming from it. It was different from any light I’ve ever seen…" https://www.encounterseries.com/reliance daily 0.75 2017-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1503708654249-LFESJADKDFS3L9RTX3I8/Reliance+Village+%28007%29.jpg Reliance - Reliance "Reliance" is a painting that depicts Brothers' vision for the Peak of Reliance, the legalistic mountaintop society that listeners first hear about in Season One, Episode Four. Known for its strict obedience to the Book of Guidance, Reliance has endured for generations. The people of Reliance are sustained by the land and the farming on top of the peak. With a strong central government, led by the High Priest, the people are dependent upon his wisdom and recollection of the Great Book. Leading simple and pious lives they seek to live forever by steering clear of willful sins. Learn more about the Peak of Reliance in Season One, Episodes Four, Five and Six!   https://www.encounterseries.com/little-haven daily 0.75 2017-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5922ec1c46c3c4fc5e998b4c/1504291960289-CY1HRNZXJP0E6XLDWAC3/Forest+House+Final.jpg Little Haven - Little Haven Episode 8: The Quest, Part 2 DOLINA: Once we get out into this field of poppies up ahead you’ll be able to see our cabin. SAM: I’ve never seen flowers like this ROY: Or a house like that ARBOR: And this is our home. SAM: Wow. It’s incredible. What is it made out of? ARBOR: It’s all wood from the trees in this forest. SAM: Well, it’s awesome. 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