LDS Art - Imaginative

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	The Great Garibaldi The Greenwich Workshop Collection of Fine Art Graphics A hand-pulled serigraph Look again. Paintings grow out of many things, and this one is from my love of things not being what they seem. The inside scoop is that the Great Garibaldi is the fish (the gold perch is called a “garibaldi”), not the impressive-looking mountebank or the little sycophant. (See options...)


	The Great Kettles Train-Coach (See options...)


	The Journey Begins As Scott tells us, "Beneath the great Celestial Clock, babies headed for earth are assigned to their trusty guides. An old angel double checks all the coordinates—the position of the planets, relationship of the sun, moon and stars—scheduling the delivery with little regard for the readiness or unreadiness of the parents-to-be. Finally, blessed by a spark from the flame of hope, the babies are off, destined to forever alter time and the universe for their earthly recipients." We’re sure you’ll agree, this marvelous image makes the perfect gift for new parents or grandparents! Published from the artist’s original oil painting. Accompanied by a titlecard for your personalization. (See options...)


	The Lightship As Dean Morrissey shows us, the inhabitants of the his "Great Kettles" book series have a far greater impact on our world than we could imagine. The Spring Solstice, for instance, is when the cool Beacon of Winter is replaced with the warm Summer Sun. Designed to bring about lighter, longer days, it is the job of the Lantern Keeper, Maura Bump, and her vessel the Lightship to see that the golden amber ball is fixed radiantly in the sky and that the long-awaited Spring arrives. (See options...)


	The Listener There are two types of people—those who wait to talk and those who listen. –Anonymous In the Dolby® surround sound of our daily lives, we all have to find our own mute button. “Since a painting has no soundtrack, the title character at the center of The Listener has found the best way to shut off all the noise in the visual cacophony around him by closing his eyes,” Christensen says. “Listening to his still, small, inner-voice, he remains centered without being overcome.We can all find peace in this busy world, but sometimes need to be reminded that we are in charge of our destiny and each of us has the ability to focus without being pushed and pulled as victims.”The characters found in the colorful “noise” around the listener in this painting take many forms including politicians, mothers-in-law, musicians, and famous artists… can you find Picasso? Through it all, our listener ignores the noise in favor of his own personal tranquility. (See options...)


	The Magic Of Peter Pan (See options...)


	The Maiden And The Unicorn Over the centuries, contrary meanings have been bestowed upon the unicorn—virtue, sin, chastity, wildness, death and rebirth among them. One aspect of the legend, however, has never been disputed: only a maiden can tame the proud beast. Scott Gustafson explores these myths while offering lively new interpretations in The Maiden and the Unicorn, which has been created in the same wondrously detailed tradition as the extremely popular, sold out print Merlin and Arthur. This enchanted glen is full of symbols explained by Gustafson in a fascinating essay that accompanies each print. (See options...)


	The Man In The Moon The man in the moon Looked out of the moon And this is what he said, “’Tis time that, now I’m getting up, All babies went to bed.” So goes the famous childhood nursery rhyme that inspired this brilliant confection by artist Scott Gustafson. This character climbs out of a moon that is chock full of navigational aides, along with his nocturnal companion. He just woke up and is checking to be sure all the little ones on Earth are tucked in for the night. Maybe there’s a wee one under your roof who would love to doze off under his watchful eye or perhaps this limited edition will be your very unique gift to the expectant parents in your life. (See options...)


	The Oath For 2,400 years, physicians have honored Hippocrates´ sacred vow to treat a patient with empirical, scientific wisdom and ethical consideration. However, as James C. Christensen wittily reveals in The Oath, not all aspects of medical antiquity have stood the test of time and Hippocrates could never have imagined some others. Just as attorneys everywhere warmly responded to the self-deprecating humor of Christensen’s image A Lawyer More Than Adequately Attired in Fine Print, we think members of the medical profession will appreciate a healthy dose of The Oath. Accompanied by a decorative Hippocratic Oath suitable for framing and a key of over 60 medical references. (See options...)


	The Oldest Angel "The idea for this ancient angel came to me completely out of the blue,” says artist James C. Christensen. “He started as a drawing in my sketchbook and he looked like he had been around forever. I imagine him at almost the farthest reaches of eternity. Every night he climbs up that little trail and holds out his candle. You can make up your own story about him. Where is he? Why is he here? Maybe he likes this spot. Maybe he's been up there, watching, since before the beginning of the world.” This classic Christensen angel was originally published in a fine art paper edition eighteen years ago and has been sold out in the market for nearly as long. Much history has passed since then, both personally for the artist and for us as a country and now this oldest of angels seems even more poignant as a symbol of eternal and almost defiant hope. This giclée canvas fine art anniversary edition will not exceed 350 copies so only a select few will own one to enjoy and to pass on to the next generation. (See options...)


	The Owl And The Pussycat (See options...)


	The Pelican King And The Prince “The Pelican King sits very still because he’s the vehicle for the entry of the next generation of pelicans. I put the big green frog in his lap and decided to call it ‘The Pelican King and the Prince.’ The prince, obviously, is still in a state of becoming.’” (See options...)


	The Pirate And The Mermaid “Of all mythical creatures, mermaids are perhaps the most alluring and mysterious,” Scott says. “They embody feminine beauty while remaining elusive and unobtainable. They appeal to both women and men, much like the pirate. The pirate has become a potent symbol in recent mythology (say, the last few hundred years). One need only see the skull and crossbones to unlock a treasure chest of images filled with daring and adventure. This painting is a glimpse into the lives of a couple poised between two worlds, something we less mythological beings are familiar with, too.” (See options...)


	The Princess And The Puffins Hand colored by the Magic Fish Studio; each a unique work of art! We hope you won’t think it puffery if we pronounce The Princess and Puffins a paradigm of perfection! It’s evident that this self-assured sovereign is voyaging hence—but the whys and wherefores of the journey James would rather leave to you. Under the artist’s personal supervision, several members of the talented Christensen clan, comprising The Magic Fish Studio, will individually hand-color each release. Inherent variations ensure that no two are exactly the same. Published from the artist’s original line drawing. (See options...)


	The Queen's Croquet-Ground Alice in Wonderland may have been intended for children," Scott says, "but it´s adults who get the most out of it. Only seasoned minds can truly appreciate the witty word play and leaps of logic." The artist vividly brings to life the book´s memorable croquet game, in which flamingoes are the mallets, hedgehogs the balls and playing-card soldiers the wickets. Alice aficionados take note: the White Rabbit´s tunic bears a crest featuring a lion and a dodo bird. "Dodo" was a term of endearment used for author Charles Dodgson by his little friends. Published from the artist´s original oil painting. Image size: 14 1/4"w x 17"h, 950 signed by the artist and consecutively numbered. (See options...)


	The Responsible Woman What you have here is “woman as spiritual leader.” She has a candle, which is my way of showing that she is carrying the torch, or leading the way. You notice that she has spare candles. Candles are symbols of light and wisdom. She also has a many-handed clock, and there is a compass to help her figure out which way to go. But beyond the individual items she carries, this is more an homage to the modern woman rather than a dictate of what a woman should be. You can be the person you want to be, and the things you carry can mean what you want them to mean. (See options...)


	The Return Of The Fablemaker The beloved Storyteller from James C. Christensen’s 1999 Greenwich Workshop limited edition print Once Upon a Time returns in this fanciful new image commissioned for the 20th Anniversary of the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Twenty years have passed since that magical meeting in the forest and the Storyteller is out and about on his circuit. Scores of characters are coming into town to greet him including some familiar Christensen dwarves, dragons, faeries and characters like the oddball twins Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. Four well-known Timpanogos storytellers make costumed appearances. Can you find the two homage-to-fantasy-artist-Brian Froud characters? Even Mount Timpanogos peeks over the Tudor-inspired buildings to welcome back the Storyteller. (See options...)


	The Royal Music Barque (See options...)


	The Royal Processional Make a royal statement. You are witness to something few humans ever see. The sweet smell of incense carried on the breeze has awoken you from your rest in the woods and you capture a glimpse of the king and queen of the faeries passing by. "This is not the May Day parade or a Coronation," James C. Christensen explains. "Simply, this is The Royal Processional - just your regular, everyday king and queen of the Faeries entourage." Inspired by the grand processions of history, fiction and movies, Christensen provides a glimpse of the faerie world by fashioning an eclectic parade of fantasy forest denizens. "The king in the armor is Oberon and the queen is Tatiana," says Christensen. "They are the rulers of the Faeries. Other fascinating creatures waiting to be discovered are their laughing faeries-in-waiting, their old prime minister with the butterfly banner, the young wizard-in-training with his nose in a book, and the incense bearers to alert - by smell - the other forest creatures." Join The Royal Processional and set yourself apart from mere mortals. (See options...)


	The Scholar (See options...)