In Sight

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2025-03-27T09:04:00.000-07:00

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Simple Prayer *

2025-02-19T17:29:00.000-08:00

Simple prayer is based on the third verse of hymn “Prayer is the Soul’s Sincere Desire”

“Prayer is the simplest form of speech

That infant lips can try

Prayer, the sublimest strains

that reach The Majesty on high”

*Sold*

Prints available, contact the artist.

Heavenly Light

2025-02-13T18:18:00.000-08:00

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.”

James 1:17

9x12 oil on panel. Available for purchase $325 unframed.

Handful of Living Water

2025-02-10T19:47:00.000-08:00

"Let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely." Revelation 22:17

10x10 oil on panel. Available for purchase: $325 unframed

Rabbi Pondering

2025-02-07T19:47:00.000-08:00

Jesus Christ was called Rabbi by his disciples. He often went to be alone to ponder.

8x10 oil. Available for purchase $275 unframed.

Desert Prayer

2025-02-01T09:59:00.000-08:00

Jesus Christ spent much time pondering and in prayer, reaching out to his father. Much of this was in the "wilderness" or desert. “And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed” Luke 5:16

This envisions Him in a moment of prayer in the desert.

8x10 oil. Available for purchase: $275 unframed.

Sunshine Prevails

2025-01-30T10:04:00.000-08:00

Clouds and storm begin recede and the sunshine prevails sending its warmth and light on the fields and meadows below.

16x20 oil. Available for purchase. $600 unframed.

Wetlands Sunset

2025-01-28T10:09:00.000-08:00

In the fading glow, the salt marsh breathes life into the stillness, a canvas of fire and calm. Tidal creeks and drifting clouds reflect the setting sun.

12x24 oil. Available for purchase: $450 unframed

Silent Sentinel

2025-01-24T10:31:00.000-08:00

“The wolf’s gaze is a mirror; it sees both your courage and your fear.”

16x20 oil. Available for purchase. $700 unframed.

Call of the Elk

2025-01-22T10:34:00.000-08:00

A majestic elk summons the spirit of mountains through mighty bugling call.

12x16 oil. Available for purchase: $600 unframed

Sunrise Coneflowers

2025-01-15T10:45:00.000-08:00

“The Sun awakens the field; the flowers share back the sunshine all day long.”

A field of coneflowers awaken in the light of the rising sun.

16x20 oil. Available for purchase: $600 unframed.

I Have Graven Thee

2025-01-13T11:17:00.000-08:00

“Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.” Isaiah 49:16

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 (ESV)

11x14 oil. Available for purchase: $400 unframed

Clouds Ascending

2025-01-11T11:30:00.000-08:00

The mountain wears evening clouds as a crown, the silent ruler of the fading day and the quiet valley.

16x20 oil. Available for purchase: $650 unframed.

Light after the Storm

2025-01-06T10:50:00.000-08:00

“Every storm runs out of rain, every cloud gives way to light.”

16x20 oil. Available for purchase: $650 unframed

Hide and Seek Morning

2025-01-04T11:40:00.000-08:00

“Beneath the blush of morning skies,

A barn stands where the meadow lies.

Shadows drift and clouds collide,

A painted moment, countryside.”

16x20 oil. Available for purchase: $650 unframed

Born of Water

2024-12-23T09:02:00.000-08:00

Artist Statement:

Spiritual rebirth and purification are symbolically tied to water. As one submits to God and voluntarily immerses, dips, or ritually washes in water, mistakes and impurity are washed away. One becomes a new person, closer to God. One promises to begin anew.
The painting portrays a woman ritually immersing water to become clean. As the water momentarily covers her, the noise of the world is muffled. She feels the inner peace of sins washed away. She wears white as a part of the symbolism of purity.
The imagery of the painting invites the viewer to remember the peaceful feelings and experiences they have had during rites of purification. Imagining oneself stepping into cool clean water and submerging, along with the peaceful quiet there, may bring the feelings of being clean freshly to the viewer.

24x30". Available for purchase through Springville Museum of Art.

On display at the 38th Annual Spiritual and Religious Art of Utah show at Springville Museum of Art from October 16, 2024 through January 8, 2025.

Prints

"Born of Water" is available in giclee prints sizes 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches, 16x20 inches, and 24x30 inches.

Paper giclees are on archival hot press paper with a border for framing, shipped in a tube.
Unstretched canvas comes rolled in a tube with 2" white margin for stretching.
Mounted canvas comes archival mounted on high quality core board.
Shipping is INCLUDED in all prices and is by ground transport.

Size and material (shipping included)

Sudden Rain

2024-12-19T11:44:00.000-08:00

Afternoon rains move in near a small city near the Uintah Mountain range.

16x20 oil. Available for purchase: $650 unframed

Flowers in the Swale II*

2024-11-16T11:52:00.000-08:00

*sold*

Whispers of a Mountain Stream

2024-11-13T12:45:00.000-08:00

In the stillness of a mountain meadow, a stream carries memories of moisture from the sky.

16x20 oil. Available for purchase: $650 unframed

Sunflowers Sunning

2024-11-08T15:48:00.000-08:00

A stand of sunflowers basks in the late morning sun. Other wildflowers add to the colorful chorus.

Oil on board. 6x8.

Available for purchase: $150 unframed.

Butterfly Kisses *

2024-10-23T02:50:00.001-07:00

Butterflies land on a young girl who is sitting perfectly still. Their gentle touch feels like kisses.

Sold.

Prints available.
8x10 $23, + tax & shipping (about $8)

11x14 $29 + tax & shipping (about $8)
Contact the artist.

Backlit Roses

2024-09-30T19:20:00.000-07:00

A stand of roses lights up from the setting sun, as if they were electric.

6x8 oil. Available for purchase. $150 unframed. On display and for sale at Midway Art Association Gallery, Midway Town Hall, Midway, UT, through November 30, 2024

Wetlands by Mill Run

2024-09-28T11:02:00.000-07:00

Wetlands on the edges of Utah Lake are fed by water from Mill Run.

8x10. Available for purchase: $225 unframed.

On display and for sale at Midway Art Association Gallery, Midway Town Hall, Midway, UT, through November 30, 2024

Sunrise at Big Bend

2024-09-27T19:27:00.000-07:00

The Virgin River flows past pinnacles in Zion National Park near Big Bend. The morning sun kisses the top of the mountains and descends into the shadows of the deep river valley. The light reflects in the waters of the river, making them look like gold. Painted plein air in Zion National Park.

8x10. Available for purchase. $225 unframed. On display and for sale at Midway Art Association Gallery, Midway Town Hall, Midway, UT, through November 30, 2024

Kolob Pinnacle

2024-09-26T19:28:00.000-07:00

A pinnacle in Kolob Canyon of Zion National Park alights as on fire in the setting sun.

6x8 oil. Available for purchase. $150 unframed.

On display and for sale at Midway Art Association Gallery, Midway Town Hall, Midway, UT, through November 30, 2024