Drawing for Parley's Stake Trek

Brigham Young, 12"x 16", graphite on paper

Leaving Navuoo, 12"x 16", graphite on paper.

Ephraim Hanks, 12"x 16", graphite on paper

James Willie, 12"x 16", graphite on paper.

Dan Jones, 12"x 16", graphite on paper.

Levi Savage, 12"x 16", graphite paper.

Amy Loader, 12"x 16", graphite on paper.

Patience Loader, 12"x 16", graphite on paper.

The River Crossing, 12"x 16" graphite on paper.

Elsie Nielsen, 12"x 16", graphite one paper.

 George and Sarah, 12"x 16", graphite on paper.

 Emily Hill, 12"x 16", graphite on paper.

Linford, 12"x 16", graphite on paper.

James Kirkwood, 12"x 16", graphite on paper.

Bodil Mortensen, 12"x 16" graphite on paper.

Chimney Rock, 12"x 16", graphite on paper.

Recently, I was asked by my local church to do drawings for their upcoming youth trek. They are highlighting certain pioneers who traveled the Mormon Trail about a 150 years ago. I was hesitant because I have plenty on my plate as is, but as I drew these people I came to appreciate their sacrifice and fortitude. Many of my ancestors walked that trail and this experience has inspired me to research their stories. 

The Wright Brothers

First Flight, 24"x 48", oil on canvas.

Attracting a Crowd, 36"x 48", oil on canvas.

I recently did these two pieces for the dental offices of two old friends. They went to dental school at UNC and their building was inspired by and constructed in the fashion of an old cigar factory. They wanted pieces that had some Tarheel blue and were connected to North Carolina, so we came up with this concept. What a miracle it was that flight was first achieved by two bicycle makers from Ohio who were worked tirelessly to solve any problem they met.

If you are in the SL area and need work on your mouth, look up Jon Rasmussen and Dave Stoker, they are the best in the business.