Mary Fielding Smith's Millcreek farm circa 1850

I was asked to render what Mary Fielding Smith's Millcreek farm may have looked like in 1850. Shortly after arriving in the Salt Lake valley, this remarkable pioneer woman saddled her horse and rode south to what is now the Millcreek area. She found a clear, flowing spring on a gentle mountain slope and carved out her homestead there. All we have are descriptions of her farm from journal entries today … this is my rendition of how it may have looked back then.

Oquirrh Mountain Temple

This is the latest in my body of work of these sacred LDS temples … the Oquirrh Mountain temple in South Jordan, Utah. 

Far West, Missouri circa 1838

I was asked to paint a scene depicting what Far West, Missouri may have looked like in 1838. There is not much left of the original settlement today, but through study of journal entries and other historical notes, and time spent on my knees, this is my rendition of it.

Surfs up

We recently went on a cruise to the Bahamas and I was inspired to paint a surfing scene … enjoy!

Mama beside me ...

While traveling, I had the chance to interact with this little guy. He was too shy to leave his mama's side, so I just painted him at her side.

Fish On

This is a little self portrait of me fly fishing on the Green River. If I can't be there in person, I guess painting the experience is the next best thing!

Delicate Winter

Delicate Arch is perhaps the most photographed rock formation in the state of Utah. I have painted it many times. This is my rendition of it in winter.

Section B on the Green River

One of my favorite fly fishing destinations is the Green River in Eastern Utah. This scene is looking from our lunch spot on Section B of the river.

Hawkeye

This Red-tail Hawk terrorized our backyard flock of chickens this past Fall. He actually got a couple of them while I was gone and before I could protect them. Though it was not fun to lose those two birds, it was quite an experience to watch this majestic bird soring above our neighborhood and perched atop the light poles in our backyard.

Deep woods creek

This was a fun painting to do with my art class. They wanted to learn how to create depth without distance in an outdoor scene. This is what I came up with to teach them.

Cozy Christmas

This was the painting I used for our family Christmas card in 2018. I wanted to show the warmth and coziness that such a mountain cabin can provide in winter, much the same as the warmth and comfort of the Savior's love in our lives.

Rescue

This is my rendition of a famous photograph. I do not know the name of the photographer, but I saw it up in Montana in a restaurant. I was on a fly fishing trip up there in October and actually saw a cowboy with a calf across his saddle in a blizzard on the Sitz Bull Ranch. I just had to come home and paint it! I call it "Rescue".

Mesa arch

Utah is home to a variety of landscapes … from high mountain Alpine areas to colorful and unique arches and rock formations, from desert vistas to lakes and reservoirs galore. This little piece is of the famous Mesa arch in Canyonlands National Park.

Liberty

This piece was a little out of my comfort zone and skill set. However, it was fun to do and to learn new techniques. I wanted to portray the symbols of our freedom and patriotism. It was the first to sell at the Zion's Bank Art Show in SLC last November.