Commissioned Painting: Joseph’s Posse

The great-great-grandson of Philemon Merrill commissioned a painting from me. This holds the record of the largest commission I have ever took on. I typically only work on paintings or sketches with just a few people, but this one had several more. It took me since July (working the weekends only, as I have a FT job) till now to complete. I have thoroughly enjoyed creating this painting, and I am so happy he loves it! 🙂 I’ll treasure this commission, and I am very honored to have been asked to paint this historical moment from the Church History records.

Joseph's Posse

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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.