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Defining Jesus Now in Paperback

Defining Jesus: Reflections on God’s loveBy Lester Yocum and Dan Norris39 pages, 6×9”, softcover, full color throughout, 2023Preview and purchase copies through Amazon Define Jesus? How? How can you describe Read More …

Nicodemus in the Tomb Online

Oil on board, 16×20″, 2023Part of my Easter Paintings series Nicodemus ponders the next steps in his life as he lays the body of Christ to rest. See more details Read More …

Bestseller: Greatest Gift

I just found out that framed 17×20″ giclee canvas prints of my painting, The Greatest Gift, are bestsellers at Seagull Books. Yay! Check it out! Born in a manger, Jesus Read More …

Next Painting?

Any guesses as to the setting of my next religious painting?

SI-LA Member of the Week

Wow! The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles just featured me as a Member of the Week. They posted to the Society’s website as well as Twitter (now called X), Read More …

New Prophetess Image Online

This photoshoot features the prophetess Anna, mentioned in Luke 2, greeting the Christ child. Find more details and purchase prints here.

Mothers and Child Series

These pieces were generated by me using the Midjourney artificial intelligence (AI) engine, each modified by me afterward. A very controversial option in many areas, AI has positively impacted the Read More …

Courage to Go Forth Now Online

54×18 inches (137×46 cm), oil on board, 2023Alternate title: Ammon Blessing His Brethren, from The Book of Mormon, Alma chapter 17 This painting depicts Ammon blessing his brethren and a few select companions just Read More …

Signed Prints Now Available

You can now order custom-made, archival signed prints from my website. Click here to see the latest list, and I will sign and ship your order to you. Below are Read More …

Digital Watercolor Landscapes Now Online

I have released a series of digital watercolor landscapes, created from my photos. These self-printed archival images are available at sizes up to 30×40″ (76×102 cm).