It's time to let the silver bells ring-a-ling and the jingle bells rock with some fresh new carols to add to your favorites.
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My friend Kate Lee’s true gift lies in her ability to encourage: Encourage me and anyone else she meets—both face to face and through her art—to keep turning to the Savior.
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Artist Greg Olsen will be giving up the business side of his work, freeing up his time to create even more art.
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“The Spirit was so strong as I painted. But immediately after I finished, I was overcome with shame and embarrassment.”
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Beautify your home with these art pieces that will help you feel closer to the Savior and won’t break the bank.
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“Your light is needed. The adversary wants you to believe that you have nothing to offer. The world is always in our faces, telling us that we will never measure up, but this could not be further from the truth.“
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Starting July 6, 45 original Minerva Teichert paintings will be on display and open to the public at the Church History Museum.
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Kate Lee spent nine months working on a painting at the invitation of her stake president, and this particular piece took longer than most of Kate’s paintings. Here’s why:
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God promises that if we always remember His Son, Jesus Christ, we will have His Spirit to be with us. Here are 10 pieces of art to remind us of the Savior—His teachings, His atonement, and the hope for a new life He offers all of us.
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Yongsung Kim’s paintings depict a happy Christ and are inspired by his love for Jesus Christ.
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Wounded Vietnam vet JR Johansen knew his health was failing, yet he answered a call to paint missionaries who died while serving. Now, scores of portraits later, he’s brought healing to grieving families all over the world—and to himself.
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When we get distracted by our daily chores and checklists, these beautiful pieces of art can serve as a reminder to keep Christ at the center of our home and our lives.
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Shelby Stroud travels to beaches and collects seashells for her portraits by hand—this one has over 25,000.
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The winners of the Church History Museum’s 12th International Art Competition have been announced, and the artwork is breathtaking.
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Both the new Come, Follow Me study manual and journal edition feature huge, beautiful art pieces on their covers, and the imagery that accompanies each week’s study material is no less inspiring.
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The responsibility that rests with a religious painter is not something that Jorge Cocco takes lightly. Why do these paintings carry with them a greater meaning and significance?
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Sarah Jane Wright believes childhood should be a more whimsical place—so she creates art for kids that captures the wonder of laughter, friendship, and faith.
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Artist Jenedy Paige knows a thing or two about strength; she’s competed on American Ninja Warrior four times. But the greatest strength in life comes from a relationship with Christ.
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New paintings from Jorge Cocco depict Jesus Christ as a healer, mediator, counselor, peacemaker, advocate, lawgiver and judge.
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Forbes writes, “Their stories are important reminders that while we can’t control every circumstance, we can control our actions [and] experience can fuel a more vibrant career than your younger self could have ever imagined.”
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Check out the first permanent, comprehensive, and searchable online database for Book of Mormon art.
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A new exhibit at the Brigham Young University Museum of Art is hoping to build theological bridges by exploring religious devotion, worship, and understanding.
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Fill your child’s room with art that will instill positive messages and remind them of the Savior’s love for them.
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The BYU Museum of Art recently asked people to pair stoic European art with modern Latter-day Saint grievances—and the answers have us in stitches.
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As NYC fashion photographer Kah Poon chases the perfect moment from behind his lens, he’s grateful for a faith that reminds him to look beyond his camera and see the bigger picture.
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As members of the Church, we strive to maintain the spirit of Christ in our homes. We adorn the walls of our homes with art and decor that reflects who we are and what we believe.
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For 20 years, Bloch’s masterpiece ‘Christ Healing the Sick at Bethesda’ has attracted visitors from around the world to BYU.
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The building will be constructed where the Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC) is currently located and will house academic, gallery, and performance spaces for three departments.
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This year’s competition theme explores the gospel message that “all are alike unto God” and incorporates inclusion, diversity, community, and the redeeming love of the Savior, Jesus Christ for all humanity.
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Both in-person and online, see the iconic works of James Tissot, whose art was feature in Rob Gardner’s ‘Lamb of God.’
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His new ethnically diverse painting was bound for the DC Temple, but his toddlers had a last, unwanted addition to make.
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The Church is seeking to reflect the Church’s diverse global membership in the artwork that hangs inside temples.
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A Coca Cola font, the Trajan Column in Rome, and other inspirations have helped create the Church logo.
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Nnamdi sculpts straight from the heart, and his story might change yours.
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Displaying a picture of Christ in your home is an easy way to invite the spirit into your home and have a visual reminder of the Savior’s love.
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See the facelift this iconic painting received, and learn more about its lasting impact on Latter-day Saints.
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I hope these stories inspire you to place your trust in the greatest Artist of all.
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With the push for at-home gospel learning, more and more gospel resources are being released for our little ones.
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“These paintings interpret uncertainty: no sky or heavens, no progress, no front, no back, no future, no past. These are the feelings of the strangers.”
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Each person featured on the cover of LDS Living magazine is a powerful, inspiring example of the many different ways Latter-day Saints are doing good in the world.
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The Christus is now in storage and away from public view. Find out the plans for the statue, where you can see the Church’s other replicas, and more interesting facts.
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LDS Living has seen some impressive pumpkin carvings over the years. From an image of President Russell M. Nelson to temples and gospel art scenes, Latter-day Saints have no shortage of creativity when it comes to pumpkin carving.
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Stereotypical Latter-day Saint foods like Jell-O and funeral potatoes have become somewhat of a cliché, but photographic artist Daniel George has turned these traditional dishes into amazing works of art.
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The entryways of all meetinghouses are to display approved artwork depicting Jesus Christ. Some are old favorites, and some of them are less well known.
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Kenneth Hartvigsen, a curator at the Brigham Young University Museum of Art, invites listeners to slow down and “experience” the frustration, anticipation, and hope of Carl Bloch’s ‘Christ Healing the Sick at Bethesda.’
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Editor's note: This adaptation from Matthew O. Richardson's The Christus Legacy originally ran on LDS Living in 2015. During April 2020 general conference, President Nelson introduced the Church's new symbol, which includes a representation of Thorvaldsen’s marble statue, the Christus. This iconic representation of the Savior is well-known to Latter-day Saints, but it wasn’t always that way. Check out how this statue came about and how it eventually earned its fame in the Latter-day Saint world.
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Through his paintings, Walter Rane has brought new life to religious art for Latter-day Saints and invited countless viewers to deepen their faith.
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Sculptor Nnamdi Okonkwo was 23 years old when he joined the Church while attending BYU–Hawaii. Many of his sculptures honor womanhood and use fluid lines and simple shapes to create a symbolic representation of humanity. Okonkwo is married and the father of three children. We recently asked him about his faith, family, and what motivates his artwork.
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Anthony Sweat isn’t just a BYU religion professor and an author; he is also a talented artist. We recently sat down to ask him about his latest book, his faith, his family, and his love of painting unique Church history events.
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“Throwing away a copy of the Book of Mormon seems like throwing away someone’s opportunity to grow closer to Jesus Christ, and I could not let that happen,” Sister Tuck said in an email interview with LDS Living. This is what led Sisters Kellie Tuck and Autumn Dickey, who are currently serving in the England Leeds Mission, to spend three days transforming a waterlogged copy of the Book of Mormon into a mosaic of Christ.
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As we head into the end of the year, we focus our thoughts on the Savior and celebrate the birth of the Savior. It is a great time to remember Christ in our lives. Here are 8 of our very favorite depictions of Christ. These art pieces will become a special reminder of His love and spirit within the walls of your home.
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