Liz Lemon Swindle (born January 13, 1953) is a painter and artist known for her religious paintings, paintings of

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, and works related to

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(LDS Church).

Life and career

Swindle studied fine arts at

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. She tutored under wildlife artist Nancy Glazier and worked as a set designer and painter. Her early success was for work as a wildlife artist and were featured in western galleries. She received the Founders Favorites Award from the

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and experienced a career turning point as she shifted to portraits. Painting in oils, Swindle began to paint religious subjects, including

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scenes and historical scenes from the LDS Church.

Religious paintings

Swindle is a popular painter of religious art and her artwork and prints are sold at galleries and websites across the United States. Her paintings frequently are featured in manuals, chapels, and websites of the LDS Church and she is a fixture at

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. Selections of her work from the Jack and Marilyn Clarke Collection were displayed at the BYU-Idaho Center at

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. Swindle is perhaps most known for her paintings of Jesus Christ. She struggled for many years trying to paint a picture of Christ that would be universally accepted, but then decided to focus on painting her own impressions of Christ. She likewise made a concerted effort to study the available information related to LDS Church founder

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and has produced a volume of works of his life.

Personal life

Swindle is married to Jon Swindle and the couple have five children. She lives in

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and is a member of the LDS Church. Swindle has volunteered with Mothers Without Borders and enjoys a Hostess Snowball."Just Asking: Interview with Artist Liz Lemon Swindle"
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References

External links

Official Website
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