This Week's Sale item- Ties That Bind

Ties That Bind by James Christensen 

“The best friendships can and will endure,” explains James Christensen. “My wife has a life-long friend that lives in California. We live in Utah. Their relationship is more like that of sisters, although possibly even stronger. They have been friends for decades. Over that period of time they have had the chance to share all the joys life has presented them. They have also looked to and supported each other through hardship, distance and change. Separately, they have grown but never have they grown apart. The physical distance between them is overcome by an unseen connection.
“This painting is a diptych, each panel its own character. Unlike my diptych Sisters, both of these women are equals in their relationship as indicated by the similar style of clothing between the two. Both women lightly grasp the tie that binds them together. It is not a difficult thing to manage. Additionally, each has an ample length of cord in reserve, ensuring that no physical distance between them can severe their tie. ”

As with James Christensen’s original diptych, both Greenwich Workshop Fine Art Editions of "The Tie That Binds" are presented in two panels. One of artist’s ideas in creating the work was that each of the sister panels could reside in a separate residence, serving as a beautiful and thoughtful reminder of the relationship that makes this painting complete.

This piece framed is on sale this week only for $1,650.00 at the Bountiful Gallery.  Call me at 801-296-0718.

NOW ON FACEBOOK - Free Carl Bloch print offer

Special offer now on Repartee Bountiful Facebook page.  Click like on my Facebook page and then please share the offer with a friend.  You can print out a coupon for a Free 4x6 print of Carl Bloch's "Gethsemane" print.  It is the Castle version.

Bring it into the gallery and I will give you a free print while the supply lasts.

Original painting of Joseph Smith's Last Dream

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This painting is available through the gallery.  Pleas contact me at 801-296-0718

Pioneers remembered in July

During the Month of July in Utah, there are many celebrations honoring the Mormon Pioneers and in particular their journey to this state. 

This painting, by Sandra Rast, prortrays the daily life and hardship of those who made the journey by Handcart.  All of their belongings and supplies were in a cart they pulled by hand.

This month many of the young people of the Church of Jesus Christ take part in TREK, which is a 3 or 4 day journey where they pull handcarts.  They wish to gain an appreciation of their ancestors and remember some of the sacrifices that were made to settle the Salt Lake Valley.

Sandra Rast has done many paintings honoring the pioneers.

Tribute to Utah Pioneers

 July is a month to remember our Freedoms.  The Fourth of July we celebrate as a Nation our Independence.  The 24th of July Utah celebrates the Mormon Pioneers and their sacrifices for the right to practice religion without persecution. It was in July that the first pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley and found a place to settle.

This painting of Joseph Smith is by Utah artist Liz Lemon Swindle.  It shows Joseph in Liberty Jail where he was imprisoned in a cellar so small he could not even stand up.  Having visited the jail myself I can tell you my heart aches thinking of the time he spent in those conditions.

 This painting is by Sandra B. Rast.  It shows the sacrifice of young boys who were willing to safely carry some of the pioneers through icy waters to safety on the opposite shore.

These young men later died from their exposure to the cold wet weather.

I have had people come into the gallery and cry in front of both of these pictures.  It is a tribute to the Prophet Joseph Smith and to the pioneers for the dedication to God and their determination to practice their religion.