Clark Kelley Price

Sample of his art:

Clark Kelley Price

An Art Study created by Karen Rackliffe

Clark Kelley Price (born 1945– ) A wildlife and western artist of Wyoming.

"I love to paint works that represent real life, both present and past. I try to tell a story and communicate feelings in my paintings; to present a simple message with both visual and emotional impact. Portraying men and animals - both wild and domestic - in real-life drama situations such as the struggle to survive, is kinda what I'm about. Trying to portray their interaction and interdependence challenges me. I guess that's really the heart of my works."

“Born in southeastern Idaho in 1945, Price now resides in the mountain country of western Wyoming. His time spent in the Idaho mountains as a boy adds a facet to his works that cannot be learned in any school or classroom.

In addition to his skill in the physical aspects of drawing, composition, color sense and perspective, he brings to his paintings a more elusive ingredient. It is something that comes from his heart and his mind rather than his eye or his hand. This vital ingredient is his emotional connection and dedication to the spirit of the Old West.” http://www.artplace.com/art/gallery/24/artplace/clark_kelley_price/ckp.htmh

In addition to Artplace, Mr. Price's works are shown at the following galleries:

·The Plainsman Gallery - Clearwater, Florida

·Meyers Gallery - Park City, Utah

·Trailside Americana Gallery - Scottsdale, Arizona

·Trailside Americana Gallery - Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Pictures in the Gospel Art Picture Kit with hymns from the LDS hymnal and the Children’s Songbook

#220 The Prophet Joseph Loved Children See story on the back of the Picture Kit picture. 3 Nephi 9:22

“Wherefore, all children are alike unto me, wherefore, I love little children with a perfect love.” Moroni 8:17

Hymn #308 “Love One Another”

#220 The Prodigal Son Luke 15:10-32

“For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.” Luke 15:24

Hymn #221 “Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd”

#409 Saving the Book of Commandments See story on the back of the Picture Kit picture.

“The sacred writings were not lost.”

Hymn #271 “Oh, Holy Words of Truth and Love”

#414 Martin Handcart Company in Bitter Creek, Wyoming, 1856 See story on the back of the Picture Kit picture.

Hymn #30 “Come, Come Ye Saints”

#415 Three Young Men Rescue the Martin Handcart Company See story on the back of the Picture Kit picture.

Hymn #37 by Orson Whitney “The Wintry Day, Descending to Its Close”

You will be able to find other pictures by Clark Kelley Price in these Ensigns:

Several prints are included in the article “Sand and Sea and the Gospel Net: Art of Clark Kelley Price” February 1987. You will be able to find this article on-line, with pictures included, at lds.org

Nephi’s Vision January 1988 (cover)

The Lord Fulfilled All His Words February 1988 (cover) Noah’s ark

The Empty Tomb May 1990 ( cover)

“The angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” Matthew 28:2-6

Daniel in the Lion Den August 1990 (inside back cover)

Idaho Falls Temple November 1990 (inside back cover)

Shall We Not Go On So Great a Cause? June 1991 (inside front cover)

Lehi and His Family Arrive in the New World January 1992 (cover)

Sunday Best September 1993 (inside front cover)

Orson Hyde Dedicates Palestine for the Return of the Jews January 1994 (inside back cover)

Fishers of Men August 1995 (cover)

Go Ye Into All the World: Missionaries in Tonga June 1996 (inside front cover)

“Therefore, go ye into all the world: and unto whatsoever place ye cannot go ye shall send, that the testimony may go from you into all the world unto every creature.” D&C 84:62

Children’s Songbook p.172 “We’ll Bring the World His Truth”

Trail of Sacrifice– Valley of Promise August 1997 (cover)

Study Suggestions:

An important part of the story of #414 Martin Handcart Company in Bitter Creek, Wyoming, 1856 is that it has a personal connection to the artist. “Burial scenes were common as almost a quarter of the company died from exposure. Here Scottish emigrant James Steele is laid in a shallow grave while his wife and infant son stand vigil. James, who was the artist’s great-great-grandfather starved to death, saving all of his rations for his wife and children. Price pays tribute to his ancestor who ‘died on the windswept plains, hundreds of miles from Zion, but it was in his heart.’ Price felt inspired to portray the scene that his mother had told him of as a child.” p. 125, Images of Faith: Art of the Latter-day Saints, Museum of Church History and Art. It might be interesting to try drawing a picture to illustrate one of your own family history stories.

“The Church wanted more paintings depicting historical events. . . .It was then that the idea to paint the Martin Handcart Co. came to me and I set about with great fervor to bring it to life. . . . I spent one day here in the snowy desert in the wind and cold searching for the right setting and feeling. I felt a lot of help as I worked on this painting. I felt that it was a story that needed to be told.” 18 November 1985, research files, Museum of Church History and Art. Try painting a picture on location, perhaps at a historical site, in the wind, the snow, or summer heat.