Patterns by Rose Datoc Dall

Patterns by Rose Datoc DallAbout this Image: Patterns is a self portrait. Rose Datoc Dall holds her youngest son. In this image, the artist mused on the idea of patterns, in a very literal sense, as well as in an abstract sense. What are the patterns in our life? Patterns of this mortal experience; marriage, motherhood and family life. The experience and education of mortality is to assist us in submitting to the pattern or example to follow.. that can lead us to eternal life.

It is meant to be a painting of hope for achieving a final and glorious destination

Leon Parson

through whom all things can be overcome and accomplished

thou wouldest have asked of him

Women sitting on ground next to wall with Christ approaching behind her

Upon you my fellow servants

Fall Yellow Trees

Jesus comforts women while she kneels in prayer

Jesus sought spiritual strength by fasting for forty days in the wilderness before embarking on his mortal ministry

This is a painting of a mother with her two children

Jesus Christ is the light of the world

Jesus kneeling at edge of water in contemplation