Portraits of Faith: The Biography of Liz Lemon Swindle

Portraits of Faith: The Biography of Liz Lemon Swindle

Author: ¬+ Susan Easton Black Description: Liz Lemon Swindle's paintings have graced the walls of the White House, been published by National Geographic, and been featured prominently in art collections worldwide. But there's more to this famous artist than meets the eye. Discover the fascinating story of her life and faith as told with the help of renowned speaker and scholar Susan Easton Black and illustrated with Liz's own inspiring artwork: Product Details Format: Hardback - Print: Full Color - Size: 7.25x9.25 - Page Count: 152 - ISBN: 9781462119523 - Imprint: CFI Books - Office Use: 2L411 Dr. Susan Easton Black joined the faculty of Brigham Young University in 1978 where she taught Church history and doctrine. She is also past associate dean of General Education and Honors and director of Church History in the Religious Studies Center. The Recipient of numerous academic awards, she received the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Award in 2000, the highest award given a professor on the BYU Provo campus. Dr. Black has authored, edited, and compiled more than 100 books and 250 articles. Liz Lemon Swindle began her painting career in first grade. Her first exhibitions were on the refrigerator, encouraged by her father. In the early 1980s she tutored under renowned wildlife artist, Nancy Glazier. In 1992, Liz began painting a subject matter she had long desired to approach: her faith. Liz's paintings have been used by some of the most recognized institutions in the world including the Smithsonian Institute, National Geographic, and the White House. Her paintings are now held in corporate and private collections around the world and have been published in countless magazines and books. Liz and her husband, Jon, have five children and thirteen grandchildren.