Heather S Graham

PAYSON ADVENTURE DAYS PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP AT PETEETNEET

I am thrilled to announce that award-winning artist Sarah Anne Wilson, recently featured in PleinAir Magazine as an “Artist to Watch,” will be helping us prepare for the Payson Adventure Days Plein Air Paint Out & Exhibition by teaching a workshop at Peteetneet Museum the Saturday before the exhibition.

“Come join me for a one-day Plein Air Workshop. I’ll teach the principles that have been game changers in my own work.

Together we’ll learn about:• Strong composition• Natural color mixing• Expressive brushwork• Capturing natural light• Painting confidently outdoors

This workshop is designed to be hands-on and approachable, with exercises to build confidence and strengthen your paintings long after the workshop. All experience levels welcome.”

PRICE: $185
DATE: June 6, from 12:30–6:30 PM

LOCATION:Peteetneet Academy & Museum 10 N 600 E, Payson, UT 84651

Be Not Afraid

In the fourth watch of the night—the darkest hours before dawn—Christ came to His disciples as they struggled against a relentless storm. Exhausted and afraid, they believed they were alone, yet He was already on His way to them, walking across the troubled sea.

This moment reflects the essence of grace: divine help reaching us when our own strength is no longer enough. Christ comes to us in our storms, offering peace and the assurance that we are never alone.

In this painting, the mast of the ship is shaped like a cross, foreshadowing how Christ will ultimately save each of us. The waves retreat at the touch of His feet, symbolizing His mastery over the elements and His power to still the chaos around us.

The storm represents the trials of life—sometimes long and exhausting, leaving us weary physically, mentally, and spiritually. Yet even in our darkest nights, Christ is with us. He knows our suffering intimately because He has borne it Himself.

He comes to us gently, saying:
“Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.”
— Mark 6:50

Be Not Afraid
Oil on panel
15 ¼ × 15 ¼ inches