Portraits of Faith: The Biography of Liz Lemon Swindle

“What I had witnessed was the most spiritual experience of my life to that point. Everyone in the room felt the same thing. At that moment I knew that I could never return to painting fairies.” When Liz Lemon Swindle began her art career, she painted everything from waterfowl to fairies. But after undeniable inspiration to paint the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, Liz felt peace and guidance as though she had found her life’s calling. Since then, Liz has painted numerous palpably personal portraits of Church history and the life of the Savior—her faith is manifest in each of her brushstrokes. Discover the fascinating story of Liz’s life and faith as told with the help of renowned speaker and scholar Susan Easton Black and illustrated with Liz's own inspiring artwork.