Even if you don’t recognize Simon Dewey’s name, you will probably recognize his art. The founding artist of Altus, Simon has been inspiring people with his artwork for years. His collection of completed paintings warm many homes, decorate many temples, and fill many galleries. 

His portraits of Jesus Christ are simultaneously calming and empowering. Christ always has a gentle expression and reassuring presence. It reflects the sort of steadying influence that the Savior brings into our individual lives.

Here are a few pieces of Simon’s artwork that have stood the test of time and are still just as loved today as ever.

We will start with some of Simon’s most popular paintings. Here, Simon shares not only his talent but also an entire lifetime of learning about and striving to follow Jesus Christ. As with many of our artists, Simon shares his love for the Savior through sharing his creativity and talent.

His portraits of Jesus Christ are simultaneously calming and empowering. Christ always has a gentle expression and reassuring presence. It reflects the sort of steadying influence that the Savior brings into our individual lives.

Some of Simon’s most precious pieces depict the Savior interacting with little children. We see Christ’s tenderness and His respect for each individual child in his expression. Each painting is a reminder of Christ’s powerful teaching in the New Testament:

“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.” - Luke 18:16-17

Clearly, children and youth have an important part to play in God’s plan. These paintings make the perfect birthday and baptism gifts to remind any individual child of God of their true identity and purpose. Each is a lovely illustration of Christ’s love for them.

Throughout the years, Simon has created a variety of Christmas classics. His nativity paintings featuring baby Jesus, the stable, and the Holy Family are stunning. His soft textures and earthy color palette capture some of the sacredness of that seemingly ordinary night when the Savior was born. 

Each of Simon’s Christmas nativity paintings has warmed the hearts and homes of many. This holiday season, remind your neighbors and loved ones of the hope all of us can find even amid the darkness and confusion that naturally come with living in a fallen world.

And last we have Simon’s latest painting. The artist created this gorgeous piece after some big events in the life of Simon and his family. It illustrates how Christ’s unconditional love is pure and cleansing. Through Him, the scarlet stains of our sins can become as white as snow.

This is only a small part of Simon’s full collection of completed works. To see more, visit his gallery on our online store!

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