Deliverance is Nigh by David McClellan

Deliverance is Nigh by David McClellanImage Description: Jesus walking on the stormy sea, calming the waves as he passes. About the Artist: David McClellan grew up near Portland Oregon, where he developed an appreciation for the great American Northwest. Dave received his bachelors of fine art in illustration from Brigham Young University, where he also taught illustration for five years. He currently works for Disney Interactive as an art director and environment aritst. Dave lives near

Simeon holds and blesses baby Jesus in the temple and looks heavenward

difficult night of struggling in the midst of a tempestuous sea

as do further trials to our faith

Simon has become known for his exquisitely detailed and delicate portraits capturing moments from the tender to the magnificent

Blossoming Spring

in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night

Sketch of a group of young warriors holding spears

First Blossom

And after his descent below all things in his mortal life

People instinctively like him because he instinctively liked people

our leader

They remind us of others who arise in history and in our time