New piece from the sketchbook, gotta love Sunday meetings.

New updates on the way, but for now I thought I'd post a quick process piece. The drawing was done in my sketchbook and then colored in Photoshop.

The Gentleman

Prints, shirts and SIGG bottles featuring "The Gentleman" are now available at the following links: PRINTS SHIRTS BOTTLES

For those of you that are curious, the title for this piece comes from
a Lana Turner qoute, "A gentleman is simply a patient wolf."

"Yesterday, Today, and Forever" Prints

"Yesterday, Today, and Forever", the painting which is currently on display in the 8th International Art Competition of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and which was printed on the inside cover of the August edition of The Ensign magazine will be available for a short time through Imagekind.com. It is available on paper or canvas in three sizes and may also come framed. Click here or on the image above to being taken directly to Imagekind. For those wishing to have a signed print, please email me directly.

During last month's BYU Education Week, I unveiled a brand new piece titled "To Guide Us in these Latter Days", depicting a youthful Joseph Smith in the act of prayer. In his uplifted hand are two rings, symbolizing the eternal possibility of marriage and families. On his lap is an open book, where on one side a hole represents the incomplete teachings he saw in his day. The opposite side of the book contrasts this by showing a page being sewn back together to solidify the doctrine. To his left are two keys, representing the "keys of the priesthood", central to the restoration of the gospel. Finally, his clothing is full of feathers. These serve two meanings: First, they are a foreshadowing of the persecution he would receive in the form of tar and feathers, from those who opposed his role as a prophet. Second, the usage of feathers and birds is common in early civilizations to demonstrate prayer or a connection to divinity.

This work was created in the same way at the pieces for my show at the Kayo Gallery. Drawn entirely in Photoshop, from sketch to finish, and then cut and modified for the final display.

B is for Baseball at Canyon Rim!

I had a great time today at Canyon Rim Academy, talking about book illustration to Ms. Kirsten's 2nd grade class. The class has been writing and re-writing their own stories, learning all about publishing. We had a wonderful discussion and I was able to sign their classroom copy of "B is for Baseball". Thank you kids!

Something new from the sketchbook...