“I begin almost every painting with an idea in mind,” says artist Samantha Long, “be it a line from a hymn or a verse of scripture or something I’ve just been thinking about.” “Zion Rising,” “What Souls are Worth,” “Raising the Saints,” “Fruits of the Spirit,” and “Fleeing Babylon,” are just a few of the names Long has given her paintings. The name of each piece gives you a … [Read more...]

When a person is an artist, their life becomes their magnum opus. This is the principle that Park City artist Bridgette Meinhold has used to intertwine two distinctly different disciplines. Bridgette holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University and an MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Stanford University. When examining the first half … [Read more...]

The geological majesty of Utah's canyon country captivates millions of visitors every year. Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument is no exception, drawing more than an estimated million visitors last summer down Highway 12. Of course, for millennia before the area was recognized by the US government for its special qualities, humans recognized a potent creative muse in … [Read more...]

Nicole Parish’s subjects are decidedly different from many of the traditional still life scenes you'll find in most art galleries. Most still lifes include images of floral arrangements or fruits. Nicole's still life subjects, however, are something most people deem a nuisance—bugs. It's a wonder that a local artist trained in the classic still life art form would turn to … [Read more...]