Artist: Abigale Palmer
Bio: Abigale Palmer holds degrees from Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. Her work explores the subtle moments of joy easily missed at the rapid pace of modern life. Her use of unworldly color combinations applied to everyday objects and scenarios helps remind us how brilliant and delicious the ordinary can be. An avid plein air painter, Abigale has participated and won awards from multiple plein air competitions in Utah. Her work can be found in galleries in Utah and California, as well as featured on an episode of BYUtv series, Artful. From still life to larger than life portraits and 25-foot-wide landscapes, a bold use of color and energy is found throughout her work and life.
Title: Somebody Loves You
Medium: Oil on cradled panel
Dimensions: 8 x 10 inches
Price: $480
Artist Statement: The children’s book Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch has been a family favorite for years. This book demonstrates how beautiful Valentine’s Day is when we look outside ourselves. It is a love story about loving our neighbors.