Art Commmission: Baby Ava

The concept or story behind the composition is this: Christ favors the little children and calls upon them to come to Him.

“He felt so much love [for them] and happiness that he wept. ” 

3 Ne. 17:21

Little Ava here is very much alive, and that is why she isn’t looking directly at Christ, who has His hand outstretched to her (as He does to us all), she can’t see Him but she can feel Him near (which is why she has her hand up to her cheek). … ❤

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About the Artist

I’m an artist, author, and poet. My work is often shaped by lived experiences and by paying close attention to the world around me… nature, and the people who have helped shape my life.

I usually paint first, and the words come later. Painting has been the safest way I’ve found to be honest about things that are hard to say out loud, and over time I’ve noticed other people finding their own stories in the work too.

My paintings are meant to comfort, to feel like a presence rather than a statement, and to give space for each person to find their own meaning. The connection that happens there matters most to me.