Dan Wilson: Mormon Artist
Dan Wilson is an award-winning artist whose work deals primarily with the spiritual and religious. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of his paintings hangs in the Orlando Florida Temple. His painting for the newly renovated Washington D.C. Temple, entitled "His Return," has been praised for its contribution to the temple's new art that reflects the Church's global membership.
Wilson earned a degree in fine art from Utah Valley University and was mentored by artist William Whitaker. His work won “Best of Show” at the 2014, 2015, and 2016 Utah State Fair. He placed first in the Springville Museum Art Show and was director’s choice at the Spring Salon. He has placed first in every art show he has entered. His painting “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” was selected for exhibit in the Church History Museum.
Wilson and his wife, Heather, are the parents of four children and live in Lehi, Utah.