artFUL
Season 3
Introducing Artful, a bold series about the inner workings of the creative spirit and how personal faith influences artists and their art. At the crossroads of truth and beauty, artists gain insights about the undeniable connection between instinct and divine influence, medium and message, creation and the Creator. Profiling prominent painters (Brian Kershisnik, Cassandra Barney, Emily McPhie, Tony Abeyta), illustrators (David Habben), cinematographers (Justin Taylor), botany artists (Joe and Melinda Ostraff) and others, Artful provides a rare, intimate, and wondrous glimpse into the lives of artists as they share how they are moved upon to create some of their most important works. Witness creation at its finest.
Where to Watch artFUL • Season 3
10 Episodes
- Brooke Bowen and Walter Rane
E1Brooke Bowen and Walter RaneMeet two artists who express spiritual introspection and connectivity through their artwork. Brooke Bowen is a painter who explores her own feelings and questions as she creates. While wondering what an ideal mother looks like, she learns not to expect perfection in motherhood and draws closer to her Heavenly Parents. Walter Rane is well-known for painting scenes from scripture, but also finds the divine in less illustrative work. He feels the reality of Christ and His influence by expressing deep feelings through abstract paintings. - James Rees and Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs
E2James Rees and Gwyneth Thompson-BriggsThese two artists find that God cooperates with them as they create, communicating with them through their art. James Rees works in monotype printmaking and enjoys the process. While learning how to carry family challenges, he trusts that life will turn out like one of his prints: beautiful in spite of the chaos of its creation. Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs now paints spiritual portraits of Catholic saints after attending school to become an engineer. God gradually opens doors for her to pursue a career as an artist as she places her talents in His hands. - Annie Poon and Greg Olsen
E3Annie Poon and Greg OlsenThe works of two artists communicate the spiritual lessons they have learned through their personal challenges. Annie Poon is a multimedia artist whose work can be found in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. As she draws inspiration from the gospel and her experience with depression, she shares how she found spiritual healing. Greg Olsen is a beloved biblical painter who seeks to capture the character of Christ in his works. He comes to understand that things will work out in the big picture when he chooses to center the Savior in his life. - Leroy Transfield and Rose Datoc Dall
E4Leroy Transfield and Rose Datoc DallArt serves as a visual testimony for two artists as they create works about Jesus Christ. Leroy Transfield is a sculptor who seeks to portray the pure essence of his subjects and create art for its own merit. Over the course of many years, he comes to understand the significance of Christ's teachings as he sculpts Him healing. Rose Datoc Dall is a painter who felt called to work out her own faith on canvas. She uses cool and warm elements to portray Christ as a light and connects with Him through her artwork. - Sarah Winegar and Ron Richmond
E5Sarah Winegar and Ron RichmondPondering eternal questions provides inspiration to two artists as they seek answers through their work. For printmaker Sarah Winegar, time doesn't seem to pass while she is carving. She puts her thoughts and reflections into the world through her prints, and makes an important discovery about the nature of divinity in the process. Ron Richmond is a painter who always longs for something unattainable. He explores the meaning of life through symbolism and sublime imagery, which strengthens his understanding of the Atonement. - Sunny Taylor and Jack Baumgartner
E6Sunny Taylor and Jack BaumgartnerTwo artists recognize parallels between the Divine, the natural world, and the making of artwork. Sunny Taylor considers herself a builder as much as she is a painter, finding satisfaction in the process of creating abstract art. She learns that joy and sorrow are intertwined like bittersweet vines, and that there is beauty in experiencing both. Jack Baumgartner has mastered many trades from farming to woodworking to painting and even puppetry. Though he wonders if he would be better off focusing on one thing, he knows that God made him to be who he is and that he must go on. - Lisa DeLong and James Madison
E7Lisa DeLong and James MadisonThe spiritual messages of artwork convey important truths for two artists. Lisa DeLong uses geometry to reflect the ordered dance of the universe all the way down to the level of cells. She explores themes of creation and light and dark through artistic traditions rooted in sacred beliefs. James Madison is a Tulalip carver who specializes in totem poles, forming a connection with each piece of wood in order to return its spirit to it. He keeps the stories and culture of his ancestors alive with every carving. - Behnaz Karjoo and Justin Hackworth
E8Behnaz Karjoo and Justin HackworthTwo artists act as instruments in God's hands to express spiritual power through their artwork. Behnaz Karjoo creates illuminations that reflect God's love and unity by using Islamic geometry, natural pigments, and gold. The long, repetitious process helps her connect with God and surrender her will and her talents to Him. Justin Hackworth is a portrait photographer who strives to capture what it feels like to be around a person in powerful images. He finds that God enters his life through those who step into his studio to have their picture taken. - Abigale Palmer and Fernando Cidoncha
E9Abigale Palmer and Fernando CidonchaMeet two artists whose work enables spiritual growth, not only in themselves but also in others. Abigale Palmer is a painter who loves color and believes that God loves to help us when He finds us working. She discovers that difficult experiences, though uncomfortable, help us learn to communicate with Heavenly Father. In Florence, Italy, Fernando Cidoncha creates sculptures and paintings that connect faith communities with their higher power. He believes that sacred art becomes sacred with use, and allows us to encounter Christ. - Tyler Swain and Noemie Pons
E10Tyler Swain and Noemie PonsThe depth of God's creations inspires two artists to create works that express divine nature. Tyler Swain paints and celebrates often-overlooked subjects like insects, flowers, and birds. Through his challenges as an artist and person of faith, he realizes that true beauty exists all around us as God created everything perfectly. Noemie Pons is a multidisciplinary artist who explores how different materials can change her perspective. She learns to see how people are transformed when they connect with the divine and seeks to put God's heart on display.