Category Archives: Artist on a mission

Artist on a Mission – A Bicentennial Celebration

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

I am so excited to be participating in the Alliance of Covenant Artists Spring 2020 Bicentennial Exhibition. It is a celebration in art of the first vision which occurred 200 years ago this spring. The first vision was the heavens … Continue reading →

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Artist on a Mission – Self Quarantine Day 4

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

The senior missionaries in Hawaii were called home because of the Corona Virus. We did not have a lot of time to pack up and clean up. We traveled through airports with people wearing surgical face masks. We arrived at … Continue reading →

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Artist on a Mission – Leaving before were done

Posted on March 21, 2020 by

No amount of words can express what is happening in my heart. We have grown to love the students here from all over the world. We have learned of the great strength and kindness that they possess. We have been … Continue reading →

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Artist on a Mission – Good Company

Posted on March 11, 2020 by

“Wind Blown Sand” was in good company at the St. George Art Museum. It shared some space with “Monolith” by Maynard Dixon 1909. The abovet article is from the St. George Art Museum Newsletter.  One day my husband and I … Continue reading →

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Artist on a Mission – Celebration

Posted on February 26, 2020 by

So my friend Faye Gibbons, the author of many fine books including “Emma Jo’s Song” which I had the privilege of illustrating, is going to receive a great honor. She is being inducted into the Alabama Writer Hall of Fame. … Continue reading →

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Artist on a Mission – Getting There

Posted on February 19, 2020 by

If you are crossing the road here at Brigham Young University Hawaii, you have to keep your eyes open for more than passing cars. Here are some different ways that the students get around.    There are a lot of … Continue reading →

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Artist on a Mission – Sisters

Posted on January 29, 2020 by

So there’s the sister I shared a room with, and an iron-barred double bed. I would tap to the middle bar, then bring my arm down like a hatchet to make sure she was not on my side of the … Continue reading →

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Artist on a Mission – The Newest Arrival

Posted on January 2, 2020 by

This is as close as I can get to squeezing those cute little cheeks. I’ll have to settle for a pencil and paper to try and hold him close and a prayer for his safe keeping and blessings upon his … Continue reading →

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Artist on a Mission – The Reindeer Keeper

Posted on December 25, 2019 by

I’m speaking to a lot of Mongolian students who are learning and practicing their English. They are the inspiration for this years Christmas card. May you all have a beautiful Christmas and a happy New Year. I’m thinking about the … Continue reading →

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Artist on a Mission – Showing some art in Hawaii and St George, Utah

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

I love this watercolor of a lone hiker in the middle of Capitol Reef National Park. I love the color palette and the texture of the sand. I love the solid free dark shape of the desert junipers. This watercolor … Continue reading →

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