“When I
paint I always start with the eyes, because they are the
soul of each painting. Each day as I came in to the
studio I had an overwhelming feeling that he was looking
at me. Some days I did not feel comfortable looking into
his eyes and avoided them, knowing I could do more or be
more than I was. Other days I felt comfortable around
him and drew great strength in looking into his eyes. As
the painting neared completion I started showing
."
-Liz Lemon Swindle
Liz Lemon Swindle
has a deep, abiding faith that she feels blessed to share through her art. A
lifelong Utah resident, she studied fine arts at Utah State University. She
worked for several years as a set designer and painter for the Osmond
Studios television production company. As her family grew (she and her
husband Jon Swindle today have five children), she saw the need for a more
flexible career and decided to focus on oil painting. In the early 1980s she
tutored under renowned wildlife artist Nancy Glazier and soon after
established her own impressive reputation as a wildlife painter,
participating in shows at major galleries in the central and western United
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Swaddling
On that first Christmas night, Joseph
searched through the inns of Bethlehem looking for a place of comfort for Mary.
Despite his pleadings we read: “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and
wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no
room for them in the inn”. - Luke 2:7
Too often we let the distractions of the world crowd out the Savior. Like those
in Bethlehem we don’t make room for Him in our busy lives. Each year as
Christmas draws near I paint a nativity piece. For me it has become a tradition
and my own way of making room for Him. May we each find ways to make room in our
lives for the Savior - not only at Christmas, but always.
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When Mothers Without Borders approached
me about going to Africa, I told them I was not interested. For me
Africa was a world away, “and besides,” I thought, “I am too busy.”
Imagine my surprise when I found myself on a plane to Zambia in June
2007.
One of the first children I met was Kennedy, the little boy you see
in the painting. At three years old he has lost both of his parents
to AIDS and was found living alone with his six year old brother and
ten year old sister. When I thought of those three children
struggling to survive and the millions of others across Africa in
similar circumstances, I felt an overwhelming hopelessness and said
to myself, “No amount of money can fix this.” Later that day while
we were filming, Kennedy jumped into the arms of the man portraying
the Savior. As I stood watching them, Kennedy turned towards me and
our eyes met. At that moment I knew it wasn’t hopeless. I realized
that the Savior can fix not only the problems of Africa, but of the
whole world…and we can be His hands to do it.
- Liz Lemon Swindle
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We're all familiar with the traditional
paintings of Mary holding the baby while Joseph looks on. I saw
Joseph in a more substantial role, perhaps because my children were
raised by a stepfather.
I thought of Joseph, a child himself, awkwardly holding this
new-born infant. Maybe he sat taking in the grandeur of it all, or
perhaps he simply felt love.
- Liz Lemon Swindle
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In this third and final volume in the
popular Son of Man series that chronicles the life of Jesus Christ,
respected Christian artist Liz Lemon Swindle and Brigham Young
University professor Susan Easton Black combine their talents to
tell the fundamental stories of the last week of Christ's life
through magnificent paintings and inspiring text. This loving
account of the ministry of the Son of God portrays the Savior in his
mortal life as a friend and leader. Son of Man: King of Kings is an
inspirational Christian gift book for all ages.
Susan Easton
Black and Liz Lemon Swindle share an artistic and narrative glimpse
of mortal ministry of Jesus Christ in the third volume in the Son of
Man series. With pen and brush, author and artist combine talents to
portray the triumphal entry of Jesus in Jerusalem, his suffering for
the sins of mankind and his resurrection. In so doing they share a
significant account of the ministry of the Son of God. In this
volume they recollect that Jesus Christ took upon himself the
sorrows of mankind and overcame death. In their captivating
portrayal of his last week in Jerusalem familiar Bible scenes are
depicted with grace, as readers are invited to remember that Jesus
Christ is Lord of Lords, King of Kings—the Son of Man.
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Artwork by Liz Lemon Swindle
On that night of
nights, Mary knew the angelic promise, "Thou shalt bring forth a son," was
fulfilled as she tenderly held her newborn infant. In that moment, she could
resonate with the heavenly host who praised God for the babe's birth by
saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward
men."
~Liz Lemon Swindle
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Mary Magdalene wept bitter tears at the
empty sepulchre, for the crucified Jesus was not within. On that
celebrated Easter morning, the query "Woman, why weepest thou?" and
Mary's affirmative answer, "Master" rekindled hope for "He lives!"
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“When I paint I
always start with the eyes, because they are the soul of each painting. Each
day as I came in to the studio I had an overwhelming feeling that he was
looking at me. Some days I did not feel comfortable looking into his eyes
and avoided them, knowing I could do more or be more than I was. Other days
I felt comfortable around him and drew great strength in looking into his
eyes. As the painting neared completion I started showing it to others and I
was amazed to find that they had the same reaction as I did. Some people did
not want to look into his eyes, others smiled and some cried. It was then I
realized that he was not only looking for me, but that he was looking for
all of us. I remembered his words, What man of you, having an hundred sheep,
if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine, and go after
that which is lost? – Luke 15:4. I realized that we are each lost in our own
way and that the Good Shepherd never stops seeking after us until He has
found us and carried us home.”
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The artistic power of Liz Lemon Swindle’s
emotionally charged image rests in the father’s face and the intense grasp
of his hands. The true spiritual intensity evident in the father’s embrace
of his wayward son represents God’s unconditional love for us. The Prodigal
Son is a reminder of God’s amazing ability to forgive and restore us, and of
the human need for family and grace.
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Artist Liz Lemon Swindle captures a simple gesture between mother and son in
this intimate portrait of Jesus and Mary. "I created this painting because I
find great joy in exploring the relationships between our Savior and the
people he knew and loved. This wonderfully tender piece captures the great
respect he had for his mother. In Aramaic, his spoken language, he would
have called her "inta" (woman) however the title Mother connects the
painting more to our modern culture and language."
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Simply put, I love Jesus Christ. I love the life he lived. I love the
example he set for me. Most of all, I take great comfort in the reality that
he loved me enough to die for me. I am sure that in the years to come my
thoughts and impressions of him will continue to change and grow, but one
thing will remain the same—my need to testify of his love and life through
art.”
~Liz Lemon Swindle
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"Jesus Christ is given many names throughout the scriptures, each an
expression of either the writer’s or the time’s perception of Him. As I
created this portrait I returned again and again to one of his names in
particular, one whose meaning feels most appropriate for these times:
The Prince of Peace.”
~Liz Lemon Swindle
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Liz Lemon-Swindle portrays a Saint John's story
about the divine attribute of forgiveness. Knowing that Jesus took pity on
sinners, The Scribes and Pharisees tried to catch him condoning disobedience
to the Law. They brought before him a woman taken in adultery and said,
"Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest
thou?" Jesus stooped down, writing on the ground with his finger, as though
he had not heard them. When they continued asking, he said to them, "He that
is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." And he
continued writing on the ground. Convicted by their own conscience, they
left one by one. When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the
woman, he said unto her, "Woman, where are those thine accusers? Hath no man
condemned thee?" She said, "No man, Lord." And Jesus said unto her, "Neither
do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more."
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"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall
bring forth a son," prophesized Isaiah. Finally, hundreds of years later
Isaiah's prophecy became a reality. "Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God,
The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." But, at first, a helpless,
innocent infant baby as dependent on the love and care of his virgin mother
Mary as any child is of his mother.
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“By studying photographs from a dramatization of
this moment between the wise men and the child,” Liz says, “I am able to
better understand the sacred events that brought the Holy Men to Bethlehem.
Their costly gifts to Jesus were not typical presents extended to a child to
make him merry. They were gifts for a ruling monarch, in reverence to his
birth as King. I created this work based on Matthew 2:1-16 which describes
Christ as a young child when first visited by the wise men. The scene is
often portrayed in the stable but according to the Scriptures, it could have
been 18 to 24 months
later.
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