I agree, it is a compelling iconic portrait. The eyes are particularly captivating, reflecting an intelligence which has pierced the veil, while retaining a quiet integrity and simple goodness.
thank you. it would be too personal to share specifics, but the other article on mormonism may give some idea. i take ideas seriously and classical theology was paralyzing because it provides no positive reason for this life. mormon theology does. hence i was freed to act.
Your picture captures how he is in my mind better than any other I’ve seen, only I sometimes I imagine a wry half smile.
thank you :) though i'm still unsatisfied with it.
It can always be “more good” :D
Exactly ahah
I agree, it is a compelling iconic portrait. The eyes are particularly captivating, reflecting an intelligence which has pierced the veil, while retaining a quiet integrity and simple goodness.
thank you :) i should say it was based on what is likely the only photograph of him, and a little on the traditional painting.
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I enjoyed reading this.
thank you Frank
The eyes in your drawing are very compelling. Sort of like a vacuum cleaner sucking my eyes to the center, if you'll forgive the metaphor.
I would enjoy hearing more about how "Mormon theology freed [you] to act".
thank you. it would be too personal to share specifics, but the other article on mormonism may give some idea. i take ideas seriously and classical theology was paralyzing because it provides no positive reason for this life. mormon theology does. hence i was freed to act.