"Awakened by Angels"

Awakened by Angels

About the last of May [1846], previous to our departure from Nauvoo,

I was aroused from my slumbers one night, hearing such heavenly music

as I had never heard before. Everything was so still and quiet when it

burst upon my ear that I could not imagine from what source it came.

I got out of bed and looked out of the window toward the temple.

There, on the roof of the building, heavenly bands of music

had congregated and were playing most beautifully.

The moon was shining brightly and the music was exquisite!

Autobiography of Nancy Naomi Alexander Tracy

Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University

        For several years, fine artist Michael Bedard has desired to recreate this remarkable 1846 Nauvoo Temple vision in an original oil painting. He has already spent many weeks in research, photo shoots, and Photoshop prep work. (Please see his attached preliminary Photoshop image. This image doesn't have the detail and beauty that the painting will have, but it does give you an idea of how extraordinary this work of art will be!) Michael needs to sale twenty-four 18" x 24" Giclee prints of Awakened by Angels by August 1^st in order to devote the next 2 to 3 months to creating this painting. Each of these limited edition prints will be signed and numbered and will include a finely printed letter of authenticity that also describes Nancy Naomi Tracy’s historical account. The price of just $225 for these large paintings includes shipping. They will be shipped by November 1^st, 2011. What a magnificent family Christmas gift this painting would make!

For anyone who has a connection to Nauvoo or the Nauvoo Temple, simply loves the history of Nauvoo, or is a descendant of Nancy Naomi Tracy, this exquisite artwork by Michael Bedard will be treasured for generations. This painting displayed in the home will be an inspiring reminder of eternity each day for all family members—and a stunning conversation piece for all who come into the home.

If you can purchase one of these prints by August 1^st, you will be helping to bring this remarkable vision to life for generations to come. Please participate in this rare opportunity and forward this to anyone you know who may be interested. Thank you!

To purchase with a credit card call:

801-803-3415 

QUESTIONS? Email Michael at bedardfineart@hotmail.com or call the phone number above.

New Gallery in Saint George Utah Open! Next Door to Brigham Young Winter Home

New Gallery Next Door to Brigham Young Winter Home Saint George, Utah
29 west 200 North
Saint George, Utah 84770

With my eyes open, it's never boring!

I am trying to open my eyes. Each day I am trying to see better. It is a funny thing. I see the same thing each day but I don't see it! When I see it I begin to see! How do I know I see it better? When I paint better than the previous day! Some days are better. When you see something a thousand times you think it would get boring but not so. It's like eating ice cream or holding hands with my wife. I have been doing it for thirty years, but it's never boring-I love it!