Zion's Camp March

I was asked by Glenn Rawson, host of the "History of the Saints" TV show, to do a painting depicting the march of Zion's Camp back in the 1830's. Many of the early members of the LDS church were persecuted, driven, raped and murdered during the reign of terror in Governor Bogg's Missouri frontier. Zion's Camp was formed to give relief and protection to the thousand's of refugees seeking shelter, food and safety. I was humbled as I researched to be able to paint this scene by the dedication, sacrifice and mercy displayed by those who formed this little band.