Artist Bios
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Aaron Miller (Lethbridge, AB)
Raised in Coalhurst, Alberta, Aaron Miller transformed a childhood of reluctant commissions into a lifelong pursuit of creative expression. He began making art through sports banners and murals as a high school student. Although his enjoyment came from creating comic strips and cartoons, his grandmother encouraged him to pursue landscape painting and foisted upon him his grandfather’s artist box. Now based in Lethbridge, he paints personal narratives with imagination and emotional depth.
Abigail Kiddle Remillard (Calgary, AB)
Through temple attendance, Abigail Remillard felt inspired to create art centered on Christ. It sparked a desire to use artistic talent to strengthen faith and give back to the Church. For her, depicting Christ goes beyond the image; it seeks to express His love, compassion, and grace. Throughout her mission in Chile, sharing artwork with hundreds became a way to uplift others and remind them of God’s love. Each piece now serves as an invitation for viewers to feel the peace, comfort, and hope that comes from truly knowing Christ.
Juan Alfredo Vega
(St-Lambert, QC)
Born in Santiago, Chile, in 1963, Juan Alfredo Vega arrived in Canada at the age of 18. As a young child, he loved to draw and look at pictures of paintings by the great masters. He completed his studies in architecture at the University of Montreal and currently works as an architect. He enjoys drawing, watercolor, and colored pencils. Since December 2023, he has been painting in acrylic and oil.
Anna M Davison
(Grand Prairie, AB)
Anna Davison’s quilting journey began in the 1970s as a stay-at-home mother of two young boys, determined to make each a quilt. With no quilting shows, guilds, or online resources - just Bill’s Store in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia - she relied on coloring book drawings and cereal box templates to create her first “Sailboat” and “Elephants in a Circle” quilts. Over the years, she explored many crafts but always returned to quilting, teaching classes across Canada and designing original patterns. A co-founder of the Mahone Bay Quilter’s Guild, she helped it grow from 16 to over 140 members. Now in Grande Prairie, she continues creating, surrounded by family.
Ashley Solano
(Magrath, AB)
Inspired by an Easter crèche she once saw, Ashley Solano created her own and now keeps it on display year-round as a reminder of the Savior. Pottery brings her joy and creativity while teaching a deeper lesson—like clay, she strives to remain moldable, allowing Heavenly Father to shape her into something beautiful. Born and raised in southern Alberta, she now lives between Canada and the Dominican Republic with her husband and two young sons. Through her art, she hopes to continue creating, finding joy, and growing her talents. “We are the clay, and thou our potter.” —Isaiah 64:8
Avril Caron
(Beaconsfield, QC)
Avril Caron, a graduate of Cégep du Vieux Montréal (Visual Arts, 2001) and Université de Montréal (BA, 2013), was inspired at a young age by accompanying her mother to university art classes. She worked as a henna painter in Old Montreal before serving as a full-time missionary, during which she was diagnosed with a degenerative disease. Her paintings from this period became vibrant and full of faith, reflecting her journey toward miraculous healing. Avril’s figurative work is distinguished by expressive color, form, and flowing lines.
Bodie Smith (Raymond, AB)
Bodie Smith is an artist and educator whose life is deeply rooted in faith, family, and creativity. Encouraged by supportive parents, he began art training at age nine and spent over 15 years studying painting and drawing. His passion for the arts led him to the University of Lethbridge, where he earned degrees in both art and education. Now the owner and instructor at Summit Art Studio, Smith teaches over 50 students each week, sharing his love of academic drawing and painting. Smith’s artwork reflects his testimony - depicting prophets, miracles, and sacred moments that invite viewers to feel the power and reality of faith.
Brent R. Laycock (Calgary, AB)
Brent R. Laycock was raised near Lethbridge, Alberta, where the panoramic landscape continually influenced his paintings. He earned BFA and MFA degrees from Brigham Young University and has built a distinguished painting career in Calgary spanning more than five decades. His acrylic and watercolour works have been exhibited across Canada and internationally, earning numerous awards and inclusion in corporate, private, and public collections. He is also a juried member of several professional art societies including the Alberta Society of Artists, The Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour, The Society of Canadian Artists and the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and has served in volunteer and executive roles.
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Brian Sloan (Redcliff, AB)
Brian Sloan began painting in 2014 during the long winters of university life and has since developed a distinctive practice blending acrylics, pyrography, and mixed media. His work explores themes of faith, landscape, and wildlife - each piece inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and discover something new. Beyond his studio, Sloan shares his creative process through educational resources for artists, paint-by-number kits, and experiments in virtual reality. As a junior high art teacher, he encourages students to explore their creativity while continuing to grow his own practice through curiosity, craftsmanship, and teaching.
Brian Turner (Cochrane, AB)
Brian Turner is a watercolor artist and educator who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education with a Fine Arts major from Brigham Young University. After a 37-year career with Church Education, he returned to develop a second career in watercolor. An elected member of the Society of Canadian Painters in Watercolour, the Society of Canadian Artists, and the Federation of Canadian Artists, Turner has won numerous awards and has work featured in Artist Magazine’s Splash 25 and 26, as well as a 2024 issue of Watercolor Artist.
Caleb Worner (Longueuil, QC)
Caleb Worner has favoured graphite, ink, and charcoal, but has also worked in oil paints and loves creating using foraged materials from the Laurentian and Gaspésien forests, processed with minimal modern tooling. His work has mostly been for himself and close family and friends. He finds joy exploring difficult/beautiful/complex facets of human experience from the perspective of disparate disciplines. He lives with his wife and two children in Montreal.
Cassandra Sorg
(Lacombe, AB)
Cassandra Sorg is a lifelong member of the Church and has been inspired by gospel principles and teachings in her creation of art. She paints in acrylic and uses other multimedia to give depth, definition, and shape.
Celdar Stephen Clark (Ottawa, ON)
Born into a diplomatic family in China, Celdar Stephen Clark grew up immersed in diverse cultures that nurtured his early passion for art. Originally focused on digital media, he developed a keen sense of light and color. Now serving in the Vancouver British Columbia Mission, he has adapted his practice to pen artwork. His work blends metaphor and symbolism, using art as an outlet for emotion, creativity, and reflection.
David D. Ames
(Grand Prairie, AB)
Born in Colorado, David D. Ames discovered his love for carving at age eight when his mother - after confiscating his penknife for carving furniture - taught him proper technique as his Cub Scout den mother. From whistles and woggles to intricate carvings of birds, roses, and biblical staffs, his skill and symbolism deepened over time. After moving to Grande Prairie, Alberta, David studied in Seminary and later served a mission in Uruguay. His life - shaped by faith, family, and a career helping others - continues to inspire his spiritually rooted woodcarvings.
Dixie Davis (Hill Spring, AB)
Dixie Davis's love for art began in young adulthood, although it often took a back seat to raising her seven children. At the age of 38, she returned to school and earned an education degree with an art major from the University of Lethbridge. She went on to teach elementary art for 25 years. Davis credits much of her artistic knowledge to self-study, persistence, and prayer.
Connie Furgason
(Lethbridge, AB)
Connie Furgason was raised on a farm in southern Alberta, where her love of nature and the prairie’s vastness is reflected in her art. Since 1982, she has taught calligraphy and related arts across Canada and the U.S., blending her passion for the written word with mediums such as watercolor and acrylic. Inspired by the prairie, mountains, and ocean, her work also celebrates the joy of family - her four children and four grandchildren.
Deborah Kennett
(Okotoks, AB)
Deborah A. Kennett works from her Hampstead Art Studio in Okotoks, Alberta, where she is known for her distinctive house-sketching style that blends architectural precision with expressive linework and gentle washes of color. Her work captures not only the structure of a place but also its spirit, memory, and meaning. Through watercolor and ink, Kennett transforms architecture into visual storytelling—exploring themes of devotion, belonging, and identity while celebrating the sacred spaces that connect faith and community.
Ellisa Conrad (Calgary, AB)
Ellisa Conrad was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and has lived throughout Western Canada. She and her husband also served a mission in Brampton, Ontario. Inspired by her talented mother—who created intricate crocheted and embroidered linens, lace, and knitted items—Conrad developed her own love for needlework. While her mother taught her to crochet, she taught herself cross-stitch as a young adult. It is a skill she has shared with her sister, and it has allowed her to be the giver of thoughtful, handmade gifts, and fill both her own home and the homes of those she loves with beauty.
Fanny Dupont Worner (Longueuil, QC)
Fanny Dupont Worner was first taught how to knit by her grandmother when growing up in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Québec. She has refined and expanded her knitting technique through the years. She likes to create in many different ways. She is interested in themes touching on sociology, psychology, and the human experience. She has always had a deep desire to create unity around her.
Gerry Mulhall
(Calgary, Mulhall)
Gerry Mulhall captures the essence of nature and human experience in his vibrant paintings. Inspired by the Canadian wilderness and urban life, his work explores the interplay between the natural and the man-made with bold colours and fluid brushstrokes. Exhibited in galleries worldwide, Mulhall’s distinctive style and masterful technique invite viewers to contemplate the beauty and complexity of his subjects, whether sweeping landscapes or intimate portraits, showcasing his profound connection to the world around him.
Guy Marchand
(St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC)
Guy Marchand has been interested in visual arts for 5 years and began creating pyrography designs on wood in 2021. Guy’s testimony of the church is based on the story of Joseph Smith. His art puts the work of the Restoration into perspective as a marvelous aspect and revives certain events of the life of Joseph Smith.
Hazel Eaton (Leavitt, AB)
Hazel Eaton, age 12, lives near Waterton National Park, where the mountains inspire her creativity and help her feel God’s love. Surrounded by nature, she finds endless ideas for her art. She enjoys figure skating, sewing, swimming, and traveling, but creating art brings her the greatest joy. At home, she shares life with five siblings, her poodle Polly, hedgehog Fezziwig, and parakeets Willow and Dew Drop. Guided by her art teacher, Faye, she has learned that art can bring both healing and happiness. She looks forward to continuing her artistic journey and sharing her work with others.
Ingrid Koller
Ingrid Koller is a Calgary-based artist whose passion for art was sparked at a young age and nurtured through formal studies. She completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta. In addition to developing her own body of work, Ingrid accepts freelance commissions ranging from figurative portraits—including composite memorial drawings and paintings—to landscapes, illustrations, and murals. Passionate about community, she volunteers as a sets and props designer for a local theatre company, and enjoys collaborating with other creators to make a story come to life each season. She has also served as a community art instructor, and currently offers private art lessons from her home studio, where she and her husband are raising their four children.
Ivanka Galvan (Calgary, AB)
Ivanka Galvan is a 16-year-old Calgary-based artist in her final year of high school. Passionate about creative expression, she finds joy in both art and music, playing piano, saxophone, and guitar. Growing up in a bilingual home has inspired her to learn new languages and connect with people around the world. Galvanhas loved making art since childhood and continues to share her creativity with others. She enjoys exploring different mediums—especially urban sketching and acrylic painting—drawing inspiration from her surroundings. She plans to keep pursuing art and music, hoping to reach diverse audiences and continue growing her skills.
Jayda Grunewald
Jayda Grunewald is an 18 year old artist from Medicine Hat. She works in painting and charcoal to create realistic works of art. She is currently serving a mission.
Jeanette Spencer
(Edmonton, AB)
Jeanette Spencer is recognized for her vibrant, inspirational art that reflects her deep appreciation for the world around her. Working primarily in oils and acrylics, she creates pieces that evoke warmth, serenity, and spiritual connection. Her style and palette convey an approachable, loving Savior, inviting viewers to feel His compassion and peace. This exhibit features scenes from the life of Christ and reflections on His teachings, capturing feelings of hope and divine love. Through her art, Spencer seeks to inspire others to connect with faith and beauty, sharing the joy and light she experiences in her own spiritual journey.
Jenessa Achal-Patterson (Calgary, AB)
Jenessa Achal, a born-and-raised Calgarian, is an artist and communications advisor with the Calgary Fire Department. Her work, in watercolor, acrylic, and ink, often layers mediums to reflect her French Canadian–Scottish–Irish and South Indian Fijian heritage. Inspired by her ancestors’ resilience and her gratitude for family, Achal-Patterson explores themes of identity, faith, and belonging. At the heart of her art is a desire to help viewers feel seen by God, especially those who may not recognize themselves in traditional sacred spaces. Through her work, she seeks to convey that “to be seen is to be loved.”
Jocelyn Horne (Edmonton, AB)
Jocelyn Horne is an artist from Edmonton, Alberta who works primarily in digital painting. She focuses on religious fine art and aims to explore the intersection of faith and Christ’s love through her work. Horne gains inspiration from scripture study and temple work. When not creating art or working, she enjoys playing piano and running.
Julie-Anne Morphis
Julie-Anne Morphis never imagined becoming a painter, but during a difficult season, she felt the Savior place a paintbrush in her hand, guiding her to create. What began as a step of faith became a way for Him to speak, comfort, and remind her of His presence. Each brushstroke is an expression of hope, healing, and faith, reflecting that beauty can emerge even from pain. Her art is a living testimony, sharing God’s love and reassurance. Through her work, she hopes viewers will feel His peace, encouragement, and light, experiencing the impossible made possible through Him.
Justin Mark (Toronto, ON)
Justin Mark is a Toronto-based artist whose professional career began in 2013 as a background painter in animation, contributing to shows such as Arthur, Blue’s Clues & You, and Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood. His greatest passion, however, is wildlife art. In 2019, he traveled to Africa, observing iconic species that inspired his work. Justin’s talent has been recognized internationally, as he was a finalist in the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s “Wildlife Artist of the Year” competition in both 2022 and 2023. Through his art, he seeks to capture the beauty and spirit of the natural world.
Kate Beazer
(Sherwood Park, AB)
Kate Beazer is a young aspiring artist from Cardston, Alberta, who hopes to one day create and sell artwork for people to enjoy in their homes. Surrounded by nature and inspired by the creativity of her older siblings, she developed a love for drawing, painting, and photography from a young age. Moving to Sherwood Park at 14 introduced her to new teachers and ideas that shaped her artistic growth. Deeply influenced by her faith in Jesus Christ, Kate seeks to express her testimony through art. Her high school piece “Rescuer” was her first work shared with a wider audience and has been featured in local Sherwood Park events.
Katrina Da Silva (Calgary, AB)
Katrina Da Silva has been passionate about art since childhood, earning an Associate’s Degree in Fine Art and a Bachelor’s in Interior Design. After founding her design company in 2004, she gradually shifted focus to painting, committing full-time to her art in 2017. Working from her Canadian studio, Da Silva creates original pieces collected worldwide, offering both local hand-delivery and international shipping, and often traveling for commissioned projects. Her work has been featured on HGTV’s Property Brothers: Forever Home and in custom paintings for celebrities including Simu Liu, Kelley Jakle, and Kenny Johnson. Katrina’s art aims to bring joy, peace, and connection, transforming spaces and touching hearts.
Coral Ye Chen
(Prince George, BC)
Coral Ye Chen is an internationally acclaimed watercolor artist and curator of the 2023 International Watercolour Summit in Vancouver. She is dedicated to using visual art to uplift, inspire, and educate, and she has a deep reverence for the natural and divine.
Denise Hoag
(Strathcona County, AB)
Denise Hoag’s love of art began in childhood, when she drew on anything and everything she could find. After studying Fashion Design for four years, she later shifted her creative attention to painting, and for over 12 years she has worked professionally in acrylic and mixed media. Known for her playful, experimental approach, Hoag embraces unconventional materials and techniques to push artistic boundaries. She shares her love of creativity through teaching and is currently enrolled in the Mastery Program at the Milan Art Institute, exploring the richness of oil painting.
Elna Jean Campbell Forsyth (Kimball, AB)
Jean Forsyth, daughter of William David and Elna (Bohne) Campbell of Hillspring, Alberta, was a country girl who loved sunshine, soil, and family. In 1948, while cooking for ranch hands near Kimball, she met her future husband, Garth Dean Forsyth. They raised a large family in the Kimball area, where her love of nature blossomed in her art and garden. Chief Mountain, seen from her kitchen window, became her signature subject—painted hundreds of times. Known for her warmth, creativity, and devotion, Forsyth spent her life gardening, quilting, baking, and nurturing generations. She passed away in Cardston two days before her 88th birthday.
Grant Spotted Bull
(Kainai Reserve, AB)
Grant Spotted Bull, Apakó Kini (“Broad Shoulders”), is an artist from the Kainai Reserve in Southern Alberta. Deeply inspired by his Blackfoot heritage, his work reflects the sacred landscapes and symbols of his people—Chief Mountain, Writing-on-Stone, and Waterton Lakes. Animals such as Piita, the eagle, hold special significance and frequently appear in his art. Guided by dreams, meditation, and prayer, his creations—like The Medicine Wheel Series at the University of Lethbridge—carry spiritual meaning. His early talent for art came from his maternal grandmother, Mary Eva (Medicine Crane) Spotted Bull. He continues her legacy of creativity, expressing culture, faith, and ancestral strength through art. His work included in this show was also in the final jury for the Church’s International Art Competition.
Heidi Berger (Regina, SK)
For over 40 years, Heidi Berger has been creating stained glass artwork, beginning with pieces for friends, family, and personal enjoyment. Over the years, she has participated in craft markets and completed many custom projects. Now retired from a long nursing career, she devotes more time to her art, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the world around her to design unique, expressive pieces. She continues to find joy in custom work and hopes viewers enjoy the stained glass pieces she has on display.
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Jechoon Choi (Calgary, AB)
Calgary-based digital artist Jechoon Choi blends his traditional training in pencil drawing and watercolor with modern digital tools to create inspiring, faith-centered artwork. For over sixteen years, he has used software like Corel Painter to produce pieces that reflect the Gospel and aim to bring comfort and inspiration to others. His artwork is available for purchase through his personal website and Etsy shop.
Julie Strong (Claresholm, AB)
Julie Strong grew up on a ranch east of Waterton National Lakes Park in Alberta, where the outdoors inspired her lifelong passion for landscapes. In 1974, she studied commercial art at Grant MacEwan Community College in Edmonton and has since honed her watercolor skills through workshops and courses. Julie has been an active member of numerous art organizations, including the Lethbridge Art Club, Fort Macleod Art Club, Claresholm Artists and Artisans Club, Southern Utah Art Guild, Desert Colours Studio Group, and the Dixie Watercolour Society, where she achieved Associate status. Her work continues to celebrate the beauty of the landscapes she loves.
Karen Sim (Okotoks, AB)
Karen Sim discovered a love for art in school, sketching portraits for friends as a teen. Although her high school program emphasized abstract art, she continued drawing with pencil, colored pencils, and pastels throughout her young adult years. As an empty nester, she began painting classes with Jenny Baker, creating her first oil painting of the Savior. While experimenting with landscapes and other subjects, she realized her true passion lies in portraits—particularly of the Savior and her grandchildren—painting what she loves and feels. During COVID, she devoted significant time to her art, producing more work than ever before.
Kelly Davis (Hill Spring, AB)
Kelly Ann Davis began seriously drawing at age 15 after her mother encouraged her to spend less time watching TV and gave her proper art supplies. She quickly developed her remarkable skill, creating works beyond her years. This piece was requested for a Stake “Young Women In Excellence” activity. Tragically, on July 31, 2000, at the age of 17, she was in a serious accident that caused a severe brain injury. After a week of intensive care at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, her family made the heartbreaking decision to let her return to her Heavenly Father.
Kent N Hendricks
(Edmonton, AB)
Kent Hendricks is a 75-year-old amateur photographer from Edmonton, Alberta, who enjoys capturing the beauty of nature. Happily married to his wife JoAnn, he is the father of five and grandfather of 28. The couple loves to travel, and Hendricks prefers point-and-shoot cameras over phone cameras for their convenience. His photograph “The Lord Giveth Light Unto the Understanding” was taken on April 8, 2024, from the sky deck of the Koningsdam using a Canon SX730HS, hand-held and braced from a deck recliner—a shot achieved with both skill and luck.
Madison Lalonde
(Kingston, ON)
Madison Lalonde grew up on a picturesque farm to the north of Kingston, ON. Her first experiences with art were crafting with her grandmother and family. Although her educational career focused on sustainability, she also pursued and refined her abilities as an artist. In the past, Lalonde has explored working with glass, acrylic, icing, fabric, and sketching. Currently, she works on watercolour projects as well as needlepoint and embroidery. Stylistically, she explores impressionistic and realistic approaches. Her art is inspired by the beauty of the earth, things that bring her joy, or memories she wants to record.
Manuel López Braniff (Calgary, AB)
Born in Chile, Manuel López Braniff earned a degree in business administration in 1990 and spent 30 years working in development for various companies. Six years ago, he discovered his passion for painting, drawing constant inspiration from the natural world. His artwork reflects a deep admiration for nature, aiming to capture the beauty of life and the light that illuminates it.
Myrtille SC Lambert (Raymond, AB)
Myrtille SC Lambert is an acrylic painter, whose art is deeply rooted in her devotion to Jesus Christ. Her work reflects her testimony of the Savior’s love, healing, and blessings for her and her family. Drawing inspiration from scripture, prayer, and personal experience, Myrtille creates paintings that explore faith, peace, and spiritual strength. For her, painting is both a passion and an act of worship, translating belief into visual expression. Through her art, she seeks to uplift viewers, sharing the light of the gospel and inviting them to feel Christ’s presence, and to draw closer to Him, knowing that He is always there, ready to heal and strengthen.
Patricia Peters
(Chilliwack, BC)
Madison Lalonde grew up on a picturesque farm to the north of Kingston, ON. Her first experiences with art were crafting with her grandmother and family. Although her educational career focused on sustainability, she also pursued and refined her abilities as an artist. In the past, Lalonde has explored working with glass, acrylic, icing, fabric, and sketching. Currently, she works on watercolour projects as well as needlepoint and embroidery. Stylistically, she explores impressionistic and realistic approaches. Her art is inspired by the beauty of the earth, things that bring her joy, or memories she wants to record.
Paulette Deyholos
(Kelowna, BC)
Paulette Deyholos is a figurative and landscape painter, whose work explores the beauty, complexity, and emotional depth of the human experience. Inspired by nature and her faith as a member of the church, she creates paintings that carry emotional and spiritual meaning. A Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate from the University of Alberta, Deyholos merges technical skill with expressive storytelling. Her work, held in private collections across Canada and the U.S., often includes commissioned pieces that reflect personal narratives. She seeks to capture not just appearances, but the spirit and light within.
Tony Perez
Jose Antonio (Tony) has been drawing cartoons for more than six decades. Much of his artwork revolves around Christmas, a season he holds close to his heart. Tony’s art beautifully weaves traditional Christian imagery and his rich Filipino heritage. While classic Nativity scenes typically feature Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, and the Three Kings, Tony adds a distinctly Filipino touch: the parol. This traditional star-shaped lantern—handcrafted from bamboo and paper and illuminated —symbolizes hope and light.
Through his drawings, Tony hopes to share his joy and spirit of the season with others.
Rachel “Ray” Jerome
(Calgary, AB)
Rachel Jennifer Jerome, known as “Ray,” is a Calgary-based flight attendant and self-taught artist working in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Her recent piece, “The Burning Bush,” represents the Tree of Life, symbolizing the Lord Jesus Christ, and incorporates elements of her Jewish, Germanic-French, and Inuit heritage. The painting maps her childhood streets in Valley East, Ontario, and loosely resembles a Menorah, connecting personal and cultural history. Through her art and her ongoing “Tree of Life Project,” she seeks to collect and compare creation stories from around the world, fostering unity and a deeper understanding of shared human and spiritual roots.
Robert “Bob” Ackroyd (Edmonton, AB)
Robert “Bob” Ackroyd, born in Raymond, Alberta, has been an artist from an early age. He served in the Canada Montreal Mission and holds degrees from Brigham Young University, the University of Lethbridge, and the University of Alberta, earning top marks in Hugh Nibley’s Pearl of Great Price class. Ackroyd taught seminary for four years and LDS institute for nine, serving in nearly every church calling from primary to stake high council. Married to Darlene Robinson Ackroyd for 40 years, they have two sons, a daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren. His paintings, including Ecclesia – Rev. 12 and The Great and Spacious Montage, depict scriptural visions and narratives from the Bible and Book of Mormon.
Sadie Livingstone
(Stirling, AB)
Sadie Livingstone is a practicing multi-medium visual artist. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Fine Art with an emphasis in 2-Dimensional Works from Brigham Young University-Idaho. Often caught by a sense of peace and beauty within daily life, she feels the preciousness and significance of each passing moment. Her works explore the beautiful mundane, showcasing moments of tenderness–things as they are, through a lens of softness and gentle curiosity. Instilled in her works is a sense of nostalgia and still observation, inviting you to view subjects with more attention and care than we typically assign.
Camryn Prete (Cardston, AB)
Camryn Prete attended BYU-Hawaii and recently returned home from serving a mission in Portugal. Prete’s work blends abstract expression with her love of landscapes. Passionate and evolving, she continues to develop her artistic style, while pursuing new opportunities to share her work with others.
Silvana Canavesi
(Wasaga Beach, ON)
Silvana Canavesi, based in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, began as an amateur artist drawn to the creative process. After devoting much of her life to raising her six children, she decided to pursue her artistic dreams and began taking drawing lessons at the age of 50.
Terry Olfert (Okotoks, AB)
Born and raised in northern Ontario, Terry Olfert, has been creating portraits and landscapes of all varieties for many years. His only formal training occurred in Public School and in High School in the Sudbury area. Terry's greatest influences have been from the works of Tom Thompson and Philipp de Laszlo. Terry is a disciple of Jesus Christ and love to depict His works and bear testimony that He lives and loves us all.
Vilo Redd Snow
(Raymond, AB)
Vilo Redd Snow, born in New Harmony, Utah, in 1877, was a talented artist and teacher. She taught school in Idaho but spent summers in Kolob Canyon, developing her painting skills. Later, she moved to Raymond, Alberta, where she continued to grow as an artist. She studied at the Banff School of Fine Arts, created beautiful watercolors, participated in plays, sang in choirs, and was active in the Raymond Sketch Club. She enjoyed summer “Painting Trips” with her nieces, Jessie Redd Ursenbach and Lura Redd, all of whom became prolific artists. She also crafted hooked rugs and had a keen eye for design. She passed away in 1943 in Raymond.
Wendy Oickle (Nova Scotia)
Wendy Oickle is from Nova Scotia. Her province offers a wide range of unending inspiration. She has been exploring various artistic mediums throughout her life. She shares her passion for painting with others by teaching after school classes to youth as well as workshops for adults. She enjoys working with acrylic paints best of all. This piece was one of two pieces depicting the love and joy of family.
Wendy Pereira (Calgary, AB)
Wendy Pereira is a psychologist and, above all, a devoted mother of two, including a child with special needs. Caring for her family led her to spend more time at home, where she channeled her energy into creativity. Through online learning, she transformed the anxiety of staying home into a space for imagination and artistic expression, using her art as both an outlet and a source of personal growth.
William David Campbell
(Hill Spring, AB)
William David “Bill” Campbell (1901–1990) was born in Rimbey, Alberta, to pioneer families who instilled in him a love of nature and resilience. Known for his booming, joyous laugh, he spent his life hiking, hunting, and fishing in the Alberta foothills, drawing inspiration from the wildlife and landscapes around him. He married Elna Bohne in 1926 at the Cardston Alberta Temple–where he had watched its construction as a boy–and together they raised 11 children. Though colorblind, Campbell loved to paint the temple and gifted many works to his family. He passed away in Cardston at age 89.