Difference between revisions of "Julie Rogers: Mormon Artist"
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| − | '''Julie Boswell Rogers''' is an artist whose work focuses on historical figures and pioneers, primarily from the history of [http:// | + | '''Julie Boswell Rogers''' is an artist whose work focuses on historical figures and pioneers, primarily from the history of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints], of which she is a member. |
Rogers grew up in Goshen, Utah, and started drawing in kindergarten and painting in sixth grade. She studied fine art at [[Brigham Young University]] and graduated in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree. She also served a full-time mission. | Rogers grew up in Goshen, Utah, and started drawing in kindergarten and painting in sixth grade. She studied fine art at [[Brigham Young University]] and graduated in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree. She also served a full-time mission. | ||
| − | Rogers felt compelled to paint [[Emma Hale Smith]] and began to research her life, determined to depict her faith and personality. Her research took a couple of years. To complete the project, she went back and forth between the portrait of Emma (All Things Dear) and a portrait of [[Joseph Smith]]. She finally included a portrait of the two of them together (Eternally Bound). They were completed in 2010. | + | Rogers felt compelled to paint [[Emma Hale Smith]] and began to research her life, determined to depict her faith and personality. Her research took a couple of years. To complete the project, she went back and forth between the portrait of Emma (''All Things Dear'') and a portrait of [[Joseph Smith]]. She finally included a portrait of the two of them together (''Eternally Bound''). They were completed in 2010. |
| − | [[Image:Rogers_The Blue Angel.jpg|alt=Julie Rogers Mormon Artist| | + | [[Image:Rogers_The Blue Angel.jpg|alt=Julie Rogers Mormon Artist|right|"The Blue Angel" depicts Joseph A. Young, leader of relief party sent by Brigham Young.[https://julierogersart.com/product/the_blue_angel/]|frame]] |
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| + | In connection with the 200th anniversary of Adams County, Illinois, a rendering of a new history marker from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was unveiled at Clat Adams Bicentennial Park on May 10, 2025. More than 100 people gathered to remember the story of mercy on the Mississippi River, when destitute Latter-day Saints found food, shelter and kindness in Quincy, Illinois. | ||
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| + | [[Image:Mercy-on-Mississippi.jpg|300px|thumb|left|frame|A poster with the rendering of the “Mercy on the Mississippi” interpretative panel to be installed in Clat Adams Park in Quincy, Illinois, is unveiled on May 10, 2025. The panel will join other commemorative markers thanking the citizens of Quincy for sheltering the Saints in 1838-39. This panel will provide more detail than past markers.]] | ||
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| + | The interpretive panel to be installed at the park includes a brief description of the winter rescue, with quotes from both Quincy residents and Latter-day Saints. A background image by [[Julie Rogers]] depicts Latter-day Saints huddled on the shore waiting to cross the icy river. | ||
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A mother of five children, Rogers lives in Glendale, Utah, with her husband. | A mother of five children, Rogers lives in Glendale, Utah, with her husband. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:43, 19 May 2025
Julie Boswell Rogers is an artist whose work focuses on historical figures and pioneers, primarily from the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which she is a member.
Rogers grew up in Goshen, Utah, and started drawing in kindergarten and painting in sixth grade. She studied fine art at Brigham Young University and graduated in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree. She also served a full-time mission.
Rogers felt compelled to paint Emma Hale Smith and began to research her life, determined to depict her faith and personality. Her research took a couple of years. To complete the project, she went back and forth between the portrait of Emma (All Things Dear) and a portrait of Joseph Smith. She finally included a portrait of the two of them together (Eternally Bound). They were completed in 2010.
In connection with the 200th anniversary of Adams County, Illinois, a rendering of a new history marker from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was unveiled at Clat Adams Bicentennial Park on May 10, 2025. More than 100 people gathered to remember the story of mercy on the Mississippi River, when destitute Latter-day Saints found food, shelter and kindness in Quincy, Illinois.
The interpretive panel to be installed at the park includes a brief description of the winter rescue, with quotes from both Quincy residents and Latter-day Saints. A background image by Julie Rogers depicts Latter-day Saints huddled on the shore waiting to cross the icy river.
A mother of five children, Rogers lives in Glendale, Utah, with her husband.
