Sculpture by my mother, Mary Adams

My mom just finished this sculpture of the boy Jesus and is having it sent to me from Texas so it can be cast into a white resin sculpture.  She's going to submit it to the LDS International Art Show. Wish her luck getting accepted into the show!

Christmas Painting-"Vessel of the Lord "

My sister-in-law recently took a photo of herself pregnant with her last baby. It was wonderful! It inspired me to do this painting.

I call it "Vessel of the Lord" because I wanted to focus on Mary's contribution to the mission of the Savior, Jesus Christ.

Were it not for her willingness to accept the call to serve in this capacity, the world will be without a Savior.  She was willing to mother him and that included all of the regular challenges of parenthood but it also included watching him suffer as he fulfilled his mission; as he died on the cross.  At times that must've been very painful. But also what a great joy and privilege.  When I look at the painting it causes me to consider if I am willing to be an instrument in God's hands. To make this world a better place in some small way.  What would it be like if we all have that desire? Lots of little efforts would cumulate to be something rather significant and powerful, I believe.

New Painting in Progress

Our family went to a reunion and visited Cascade Springs.  The kids were given butterfly nets and had a ball hunting for them.

I like to begin most paintings with an orange wash (Burnt Sienna).  Then paint an outline of each of the main objects, loosely.  Then I block in the main color of an object and then begin to add details one at a time.  It's like a puzzle to solve.  So fun!

16"x20"x1.5" acrylic on board 

Scout Camp-Kayaking Merit Badge

I was inspired by a photograph taken by Brian Hunsaker at scout camp this summer up at Bear Lake.  I loved the primary colors and the lines of the composition.  I used an impressionistic style with acrylic paints.  The board is an unusual shape, but perfect for this piece; 12"x6"X1.5."  I painted the side edges a yellow ochre color (inspired by Cathy's truck painting). I love how it turned out.

Utah State Fair

This year me and two of my art students entered paintings in the state fair. 

This is Marion's first painting.  She did such a great job.  Plus, she's the life of the party at class!

Cathy Roaemann entered her first painting and won a 2nd place ribbon .  Way to go, Cathy!

This is the painting I did of my little cowgirl, Anne Marie, and her grandpa Richter.  Fun Memory!

If you have a desire to learn to paint, we just started the fall session.  We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday's of the month with our last class on December 9th.  We go from 10-12:00.  Classes are $35 each.  Call to reserve a spot!  801-201-6030.

2 New Butterfly Paintings

Both are acrylic paintings on wood panels that are 4"x4"X1.5."

Monarchs are a personal favorite.  The white cabbage butterfly is my daughter's favorite, having been the first one she ever caught with her grandpa.