Altus Fine Art

Story Behind the Art:The Hebrew word “Messiah” and the Greek word “Christ” are both given to Jesus and both mean “the anointed one.” This title indicates His royal nature (anciently a king was anointed when crowned) and His submissive nature (sacrificial lambs were anointed before being offered upon the altar of the temple). In this painting, Christ is shown anointed by light, accepting the Father’s will as the Lamb of God to be sacrificed for the sins of the people, and equally, being crowned...

Joseph F. Brickey is an award-winning artist in drawing, painting, and sculpture who currently resides in Orem, Utah, with his wife and seven children. Born and raised in Utah, he has studied art throughout the United States and Europe, pursuing the techniques of the old masters and the wisdom of the ancients to create classical art filled with symbolism. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and the New York Academy of Art, and he is the director of the art program at the Beaux-Arts...

Story Behind the Art:We are counseled to “look forward with an eye of faith” (Alma 5:15) to the day when we will stand before the Lord Jesus Christ. The famous “Christus” sculpture by Bertel Thorvaldsen has inspired millions of Christians across the world to see the risen Christ with the eye of faith. The red robe in my painting symbolizes the Atonement for our sins, for when Christ comes again He “shall be red in his apparel” (Doctrine & Covenants 133:48; see also Revelation 19:13). This...

The idea for Balm of Gilead came shortly after Japan was hit by the catastrophic tsunami March of 2011. This is a painting of Christ?? second coming, after the great destruction and upheaval has ceased, and Christ is able to heal us. The two scriptures alluded to at the bottom of the painting are from Isaiah 54:11 ?? thou afflicted, tossed with tempest and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colors??and 2nd Kings 20:5 ?? have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee??This...

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. ~ John 15:12It is an enduring theme for followers of Christ that except [we] be converted, and become as little children, [we] shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.??Matthew 18:3). In this painting I wanted to portray the comfort of the two children in Christ?? presence. Christ?? red robe is meant to symbolize his royal birth ??truly He was the only begotten of the Father, the Son of the living God. His humility is...

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: Yet Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. ~ Matthew 6:28Just as Christ taught His disciples to turn to the Lord for al of their needs, so little children turn to loving parents to care for them. And we too must become like little children, having faith that a loving Father will readily provide. If we seek for the kingdom of God first, all these things will be added unto us. If we, with...

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. ~ Rev 21:4Each of us experience times of sorrowful tears, disappointment, and heartache. As with this little child, Jesus reaches out to us and asks ??as he did Mary Magdalane at the tomb ????hy weepest thou??? Regardless of the reason for our suffering, He is able to comfort us. The well and the water bucket in the painting symbolize His ability to provide us with Living Water and the early morning light reminds us of the hope that shines...

Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord. ~ Psalms 119:156Through the Savior our lives can be made complete ??In our greatest moments of joy and rejoicing, and in our deepest moments of tragedy and despair, we can take comfort in the fact that His love for us is everlasting, and that we, God?? children, are in His constant care.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. ~ Matthew 5:16  The example we set may be the only gospel message that some people ever receive. When we think of our example to others in those terms we can see why the Savior associated light with this principle. I hoped to show that even children can be taught that the way they live their lives can be the most significant missionary tool. It is quite a challenge to...

"Watch ye, stand fast in the faith...like men, be strong."Men of Galilee came about with the idea that in this world, where we have so few honorable male role models, the supreme example of true manhood will always be there for our sons, grandsons, nephews and brothers. Such has been my hope for my own two sons as they have looked for men to emulate. How often did the Savior of the world take time with his cherished little ones? This is a picture about guys spending peaceful, wholesome time...

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. ~ Matthew 5:15 The example we set may be the only gospel message that some people ever receive. When we think of our example to others in those terms we can see why the Savior associated light with this principle. I hoped to show that even children can be taught that the way they live their lives can be the most significant missionary tool. Light is an interesting symbol; we are drawn to light, we feel safer in the...

Annie Henrie Nader

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. - Matthew 11:28 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.- Psalm 147:3 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.- Isaiah 41:10 Story Behind the Art:In so many ways ALL of us are like children. We are so fearful, so weak, so quick to forget why we're here. We...

Jay Bryant Ward

"Feed My Sheep" by LDS artist Jay Bryant Ward features the Savior with a small child, looking over a flock of sheep. It is available in a 33x21 framed giclee canvas. Jesus gestures to the boy in a quiet moment of gentle teaching. I often wonder at the meaning behind Jesus’ plea to “Feed my lambs” and then, two times, to “Feed my sheep.” (John 21:15-17) For me, there is so much meaning within those simple statements, and so much responsibility given to those who hear and receive His words. To...

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. ~ Isaiah 9:6 Picture the humble surrounds in which the most precious infant in all history lay asleep on the hay. Mary - the loving and attentive mother - and Joseph - the worthy guardian - watch over the babe with awe and wonder, likely feeling the way all new parents have throughout...

Joseph Brickey

Jorge Cocco Santangelo is a fine artist in all the extent of the word. He is a self-taught artist with international recognition that has mastered various disciplines in the fine arts such as painting, sculpture, lithograph, etching, ceramic and washi zokey (art with hand-made paper).

The wise virgin with her lamp trimmed and oil ready - waiting for the coming of the bridegroom. This painting illustrates the parable of the wise virgins from the New Testament.

Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. ~ Matthew 25:40  In His ministry our Savior provided many examples of how we should be in our various roles in life. I have always though His washing of the apostles' feel was the ultimate example of true leadership. I wanted to show that the Savior is willing to be a servant to all and we too should learn to do such service. This is a sacred and very intimate moment and...

...whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. ~ John 4:14It was at Jacob's well, in the presence of a Samaritan woman, that Jesus chose to declare his Messiahship in one of the most tender and profound teaching moments in the New Testament. He could have delivered his message to a large multitude of learned and favored individuals. Yet he took time to meet...

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water; and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove. ~ Matthew 3:16Although Christ was without sin, and therefore had no need to be baptized, he was our perfect example and was baptized by John to fulfill all righteousness. He wanted to show us how important it is to be born again of the water and by so doing demonstrated that He is willing to submit to the will of the Father to...