Drawing Hidden Details

From the temple grounds, visitors are able to see a panoramic view of the Sandia Mountains. Within these mountains, Chad has sketched Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, in the mountain, with his flock of sheep in the clouds and among the mountain peaks. Christ is the Shepherd; his sheepfold is the Church of Jesus Christ (see John 10:14). As we attend the temple, we learn more richly and deeply the purpose of life and the significance of the atoning sacrifice of the Lord, Jesus Christ. “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom . . .” (Isaiah 40:11).

Temple History

In 1846, the Mormon Battalion crossed what is now New Mexico during its historic march to the Pacific Coast from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. In September 1996, more than 700 Church members in New Mexico joined with government officials in rededicating a monument built to honor members of the Mormon Battalion, who blazed trails through the state 150 years earlier. The twenty foot native stone monument features a plaque with a wagon wheel adorning its top. The wagon wheel on top of the monument has been drawn subtly within this drawing in the lower right corner.

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For someone that means a lot in your life, what greater gift could there be than a memorial portrait by Chad Hawkins? These portraits are the perfect way to show how much you care. These gifts can be for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, missions, and more!

More Than A Portrait

More than just a portrait, these masterpieces are an artistic tribute! Each pencil portrait may include visual themes that pay tribute to a person’s personality, passions, and accomplishments.

What you get:

• 16×20 Pencil Illustration
• 4″ Black frame with gold embellishments
• High-resolution scan of artwork is included
• Additional prints can be ordered
• Portrait ships within just 1 week!

How to Order

To order one of these masterpieces, simply email high quality images of an individual. Also, don’t forget to email images for additional themes in the portraiture. The artist will then get to work and create a masterpiece that will be treasured for years to come. Feel free to contact the Chad Hawkins website with any questions.

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Jordan River Utah Temple Drawing

The Jordan River Utah Temple is one of the many available to put on your personal recommend holder.

The Jordan River Temple, located just south of Salt Lake City, is one of a series of detailed pencil drawings and paintings created by the artist Chad S. Hawkins. In 1989, at the age of seventeen, Chad started this unique temple series becoming the original LDS artist to involve hidden spiritual images in his artwork. In this temple picture, Chad has sketched a portrait of Christ in the clouds, watching over his temple and reminding us of his baptism in the Jordan River of Palestine.

Why You Need a Recommend Holder

Temple recommends are fragile documents that need protection. A personal recommend holder is a fun way to keep your recommend in good shape. You are able to choose your favorite temple from a very broad selection and have it on your case. These recommend holders with temple drawings are a great way to remind yourself what your temple recommend means, and to keep you focused on the temple.

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