Altus Fine Art

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. ~ Psalms 23:1-2The enduring image of Christ as our shepherd has been portrayed in countless ways throughout history. I love the 23rd Psalm and the peace and comforts it brings. I wanted the warm colors in this painting to symbolize the warmth we can feel in knowing that He is watching over us. Just as he is our Shepherd He has asked us to be his under-shepherds in...

O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. ~ Matthew 26:39Words fail when attempting to verbalize the enormity of the Atonement. Oh, the infinite wisdom of our Father in Heaven, to create this singular situation- with the knowledge that his beloved Son would be required to fulfill the plan in harrowing torment. As we marvel at his love and sacrifice, let us do as the Savior instructed his apostles in Gethsemane, and pray that we...

I love the Gospel of John. The opening verses of chapter one are at once poetic and sublime, simple yet profound: ??n the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God....In him was life; and the life was the light of men.??To each of us on this journey home, John?? powerful witness of the Savior remains a guide as we come to realize the reality of it for ourselves. ??e beheld his glory, the glory as of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.??/p> ...

Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. ~ John 8:58 There are many names and titles for Jesus the Christ. Each has something unique to inspire in our minds one of the attributes of the Son of the living God. Several of these begin with ?? Am???? Am the Bread of Life, I Am the Light of the World, I Am the Good Shepherd. Each one of these is beautiful and reveals a part of our Savior?? purpose and being. However, it occurred to me that while all of...

"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness". ??Psalms 23:2 This beautiful green pasture reminds me of the countryside I loved to roam as a boy growing up in England. The path in this painting represents our journey through life, and Christ is on the path watching over us. He is the Savior of all who will accept Him, but most importantly He is the Savior for us individually. In this painting the Savior is caring for the individual lamb while...

"I am the Light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." ??ohn 8:12The latest beautiful image of the Savior by Simon Dewey

Image Title:The SowerProduct Type:12x14 framed textured printArtist:Annie Henrie

Story Behind the Art:In this painting, Christ is shown taking a momentary pause in His journey to gaze back towards us, with a hand outstretched in invitation, saying, “Come, follow me”. The painting shows Him leaving the dark and dreary wilderness and entering into a meadow full of light. Each of our lives can be full of light if we but choose to follow Him. - Brent Borup

"Pondering... That was the specific thought I had when I created this piece. During my personal study time on my mission for the LDS Church, I remember reading about Spencer W. Kimball, how he would get up early and walk around his property, just to be alone and ponder, He said that was one of the best times to feel the Spirit and receive revelation - early in the morning. I like to think that although Christ was very social, and loved other people, he also liked to be alone at times, so He...

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...

"For my whole life, the one painting that I wanted to create the most above anything else was a portrait of Jesus Christ. I worked on many different portraits of Christ through the years, but I was never quite satisfied with any of them until I painted "Light of the World". I have since based many paintings off of this one image. You may find it interesting that I painted this portrait during a very low point in my life. I had been really struggling to see any success as an artist, and after a...

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...

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...

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.

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...

"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...

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...

Annie Henrie Nader