Comments on: American Independence: Mormon Cover Art: July 1

By: Clark

Clark — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:54:48 +0000

Re:#4,I agree with your sentiments completely.

I suppose when the dance photos (other post) were first published, they were considered “unimaginative”. And look what a kick we’re getting out of them now…

By: Maurine

Maurine — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:10:35 +0000

Ardis, Thanks for letting us share these patriotic covers. I enjoy looking back at the beautiful covers that once graced our Church magazines.

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:10:17 +0000

As early as most of these are, Clark, they’re purchased from other sources. Some of them have an indication of the art supply house on them; some don’t.

I suppose a hundred years from now our ordinary photograph covers may look interesting. Maybe.

By: Clark

Clark — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:46:22 +0000

Are these cover paintings specifically commissioned for the magazine? I think they’re so much better than the unimaginative photographs on the Ensign today…

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:03:03 +0000

My Canadian grandmother joins in your greeting, Mark B.

By: Mark B

Mark B — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:48:51 +0000

I realize that the materials you’re working with impose some limitations, but on this day there’s only one patriotic topic that’s appropriate:

O, Canada
My home and native land
True patriot love
In all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

So to my Canadian-born wife and my Canadian son-in-law and all of Canada, Happy Canada Day!