I Believe

by Yocum, Lester

Dated 2012

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I Believe

by Yocum, Lester

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Artist Information

Name: Yocum, Lester

Location(s): United States

State or City: Utah

Gender: Male

Website: https://lesteryocum.com

Instagram: @lesteryocum

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Technique & Style

Figurative, Painting

Figures

Nephi

Symbols

boat, canoe, kneel, prayer, promised land, wilderness

Additional Info

Notes

Licensed in 2012 for use as album artwork for a Christian rock band. Artist Statement: "Having been at sea for many months crossing the ocean, I imagine that Nephi was sent by his family to scout out their promised land before they disembarked. The first thing he did upon landing was to kneel and pour out his heart in gratitude to God for his guidance, protection, love, and many miracles on their behalf. An extrapolation of events in the Book of Mormon, 1 Nephi 18:23."

Church Name

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints