This gouache collage was created through a multi-step process. First, I drew plants digitally. Then, I had my machine cut out every single flower and leaf for precision and cleanliness. The next step was hand-painting each one. The butterfly was painted and then hand cut. I assembled every plant together and added additional details before finally gluing down the Swallowtail Butterfly. This piece, The Joy of Change, focuses on the beauty and possibilities that come when we se

I painted this little lamb painting several years ago. Now, it is supposed to be in the Restore gathering in September. I was reframing it, and I ripped it. Dang it. Before: Had to repaint it. But it ended up working out well, because now the painting is even better now and the lamb looks cuddlier and more realistic. After: This painting is called Lamb of God and represents The Savior as an actual lamb. Surrounding the lamb are olive leaves and branches, fishes, and white po

This past week my family and I spent several days at beautiful Bear Lake -- a gorgeous lake with turquoise water that rests on the border between Idaho and Utah. We spent most of our days soaking in the sunshine at the beach. It was truly an idyllic vacation. One thing that I have not done very often as an artist is paint outside from life. I usually take a long time to work on a painting and work to make it as close to perfect as I can. Painting from life means not having al