If the Savior Stood Beside Me (Board Book)
by Greg Olsen (Illustrator)
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With this beautiful board book, children will realize how the Savior loves us and will always watch over us — all we need to do is reach out to Him. With sweet and simple text inspired by Sally DeFord’s timeless song, “If the Savior Stood Beside Me,” and illustrated with paintings by Greg Olsen, this book will help little ones realize just how near the Savior is to us — even when we make mistakes.
About the Author
The art of Greg Olsen illuminates the soul and spirit of its subjects and uplifts the hearts and minds of its viewers. Olsen’s diverse interests are deftly demonstrated in oil paintings that range from the realistic and historical to the whimsical. His luminous, delicate portraits capture not only his subject’s likeness, but their spirit as well. Landscapes of scenes from America and the world over reflect the perfect beauty of the minds eye.
Born in 1958, Olsen was raised in a farming community in rural Idaho. His parents, artists themselves, recognized and encouraged his early love of drawing. Later, the devoted tutelage of a high school teacher cemented his affinity and enhanced his technical ability. After studying illustration at Utah State University, he was hired as an in-house illustrator in Salt Lake City, working on anything from murals and dioramas to simple paste-up. Two years later, he followed a friend’s advice and began painting full-time. Sales from his first show only just covered the cost of refreshments and invitations, but yielded the first of many commissions that were to come.
Greg’s philosophy on art is quite simple. “I appreciate the beauty of art and the way it makes me feel,” he says. “I believe that art has the potential to heal our souls, inspire our hearts and awaken our minds. I hope these images will bring this experience to all who view them.”
For more information visit Greg Olsen’s Fan Page on Facebook.
Captivating artwork
by Ryan - reviewed on April 12, 2012
We have this book and my children (4 yrs and 2 yrs) love it. We often look at the amazing artwork and talk about what the picture teaches. Greg Olsen has so much detail in his paintings that you can point out animals and rocks with small children. Worth every penny.
