By Al R. Young The Christmas at Haworth issue of The Storybook Home Journal is now available from Al Young Studios.  This issue features these regular sections:Decorating - Near Christmas (4 pages)Hearth - Quite a Treasure (4 pages)Kitchen - Deep in Bread-making (5 pages)Music - Music I Love, But Never Strain (2 pages)Garden - Of Everlasting Flowers (3 pages)Workshops - In Gilt Frames (1 page)Garret - The Song of Ishanor, part 1 (4 pages)Christmas at Haworth is the 103rd issue of the Journal, published bi-monthly since November 2000... Read more »

Tags: Vol. 17 No. 1, 2016, News, The Storybook Home Journal issues

Browse a gallery of Fine Art Photography taken during November 2016.... Read more »

Tags: Early Snow, Winter Morning, Above the Clouds, Before Dawn, Southern Migration, 2016, Fine art photography, News, Tanner M. Young

By Al R. Young
In 1959, I accompanied my parents on a trip to Fort Eustis, Virginia, situated on the north shore of the James River not far from George Washington's headquarters at York Town.  Like many of our family vacations, Dad combined work with pleasure to help fund the trip, which meant that much of the sightseeing took place around his work, either in the watercolor light of early morning or the soft shadows of late evening; dreamy times of day when the world either stirs to wakefulness or gathers itself to sleep... Read more »

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By Al R. Young novellas constituting the papers
Novellas constituting this product are available for purchase directly and solely from Al Young Studios.  They are not available in retail outlets.  Novellas are printed on demand, and can be purchased individually.  Each 24-page novella is printed in full color.  No advertisements.  Page size - 8.5 in. x 11 in. (printed on 11 in. x 17 in. sheets, folded and stapled).  Paper weight - 24#.

introduction
The Boxwood Folios, currently consisting of a single volume, introduces the lytfolc whose world exists alongside the world of the greátfolc; however, the two peoples do not interact... Read more »

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Browse a gallery of Fine Art Photography taken during October 2016.... Read more »

Tags: Autumn Dawn, Yellow Leaves, Wild Seedpods, End of Autumn, Light Above the Valley, The Edge of the Farm, Autumn Comes, 2016, Fine art photography, News, Tanner M. Young

By Al R. Young The Autumn at Haworth Parsonage issue of The Storybook Home Journal is now available from Al Young Studios.  This issue features these regular sections:Decorating - But there was taste everywhere (6 pages)Hearth - Drawing suits me best (4 pages)Kitchen - Her old Belgian modes (5 pages)Garden - He understands garden weel (3 pages)Workshops - Artistical lumber (2 pages)Garret - The City of the Moon (3 pages)Autumn at Haworth Parsonage is the 102nd issue of the Journal, published bi-monthly since November 2000... Read more »

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By Al R. Young The Pure In Heart is the newest oil painting to be added to the line of original artworks from Al Young Studios.

Click here to see a larger image of the new painting, read the artist's commentary, and look at the selection of prints--if any are available.... Read more »

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Browse a gallery of Fine Art Photography taken during September 2016.... Read more »

Tags: Canyon Storm, Aspens Below the Summit, Autumn Trail, Fir Needles, Through the Mists, Rooster, Forests in the Highlands, Mountain Brook, Mountain Path, Mountain Afternoon, I, Last Light in the High Valley, Mountain Afternoon, II, Alpine...

By Al R. Young The The Mystery of Nancy Drew issue of The Storybook Home Journal is now available from Al Young Studios.  This issue features these regular sections:Decorating - Spic and Span (3 pages)Hearth - Clues to Nancy's Cloche (2 pages)Kitchen - Let's Have a Snack (6 pages)Garden - Larkspur Lane (5 pages)Workshops - That Looked to Be Very Old (2 pages)Bookshelf - Carolyn Keene & Co (2 pages)Garret - The Journey to Deeping Marr (3 pages)The Mystery of Nancy Drew is the 101st issue of the Journal, published bi-monthly since November 2000... Read more »

Tags: Vol. 16 No. 5, 2016, News, The Storybook Home Journal issues

By Al R. Young The original oil painting There Is Help For You, by Elspeth Young, was recently purchased by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Inasmuch as all copyrights to the painting remain the property of the artist, paper prints and giclee-canvas reproductions of the painting will remain available directly and exclusively from Al Young Studios.  Requests to publish or otherwise reproduce the image in any manner should also be directed to Al Young Studios.

"Among the most compelling and tragic trails of the Mormon western migration," according to Laura Allred Hurtado, global acquisitions art curator for the Church, "is that of the Willie and Martin handcart companies... Read more »

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Browse a gallery of Fine Art Photography taken during July 2016.... Read more »

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By Al R. Young Behold Your Little Ones is the newest oil painting to be added to the line of original artworks from Al Young Studios.

Click here to see a larger image of the new painting, read the artist's commentary, and look at the selection of prints--if any are available.... Read more »

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Browse a gallery of Fine Art Photography taken during June 2016.... Read more »

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By Al R. Young The The Red House issue of The Storybook Home Journal is now available from Al Young Studios.  This issue features these regular sections:Decorating - The Loafery (4 pages)Hearth - A Real Feeling For Line (3 pages)Kitchen - Such A Jolly Lunch (4 pages)Music - I Must Go Out On Sundays (1 page)Garden - A Moment For Gardening (6 pages)Workshops - More Books If You Like (2 pages)Garret - A Most Inspiring Day (3 pages)The Red House is the 100th issue of the Journal, published bi-monthly since November 2000... Read more »

Tags: Vol. 16 No. 4, 2016, News, The Storybook Home Journal issues

By Al R. Young Participation in the annual Education Conference hosted by Southern Virginia University typically involves speaking in person; however, immunological issues associated with Al’s CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia) precluded doing so.  The director for the 2016 Conference authorized Elspeth and Al to participate by means of a recorded presentation.  Links on this page take you to the full presentations produced by the Studios specifically for this year’s Conference.... Read more »

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Browse a gallery of Fine Art Photography taken during May 2016.... Read more »

Tags: Above the Trees, Antique Table Knives, Castle Copper, Purple Night, End of Winters Day, Melting, I, Melting, II, Mountain Air, Small Gears, Painting Shapes, Baby Carrots, New Growth, Frozen Rain, Pine in Spring, Antique Coin, Old Copper,

By Al R. Young
All artworks in the Temple Fine Art Collection have been acquired by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for presentation in temples constructed and maintained by the Church.  Because "Latter-day Saint temples are considered houses of God, a place of holiness and peace separate from the preoccupations of the world,"   (see Temples in the online Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ) the Church acquires not only the original paintings produced for presentation in its temples, but all copyrights to the artworks as well... Read more »

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By Al R. Young
A site update on 2016 May 5, featured the following enhancements:The Temple Fine Art Collection  has been added to the site’s art gallery.  This is possible in consequence of a license from the copyright holder; nevertheless, nothing has changed concerning the availability of prints through Al Young Studios.

Several changes have been made to the site’s user interface.  Some of the major changes include:The background image for the home page now features Below The Mountain by Tanner Young... Read more »

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By Elspeth C. Young There Is Help For You (Patience Loader) was painted by the artist in the studios at BenHaven.

Dimensions (unframed width x height)
40 in. x 58 in.

Support
Panel

Milestones
Research commences - December 2013
Painting commences - March 2014
Painting completed - March 2016

Equipment
Creating a painting often involves creating or modifying tools or making improvements to the studio itself.  This painting project necessitated the following activities in terms of tools, supplies, and operations... Read more »

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By Al R. Young The Dawning Of A Brighter Day (Joseph Smith) was painted by the artist in the studios at BenHaven.

dimensions (unframed width x height)
37.75 in. x 44.5 in.

support
Panel

milestones
Photo shoot for figure – 2009 May
Brushwork begins on original composition – 2011 October
Photo shoot from which fruit tree was taken – 2012 April
New composition formulated and brushwork begins – 2012 May
Painting completed – 2014 December

Based on regular entries in the project journal for this painting, creation of the artwork involved approximately 107 sessions (from composition and panel preparation to completion of brushwork)... Read more »

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By Al R. Young The Dear Enemy issue of The Storybook Home Journal is now available from Al Young Studios.  This issue features these regular sections:Decorating - So Many Things Crying to be Done (5 pages)Hearth - Engaged with Colored Pencils (5 pages)Kitchen - Delightful Surprises (5 pages)Garden - Little Private Gardens (3 pages)Workshops - The Handicraft Side (2 pages)Garret - Into the Land of the Giants (3 pages)Dear Enemy is the 99th issue of the Journal, published bi-monthly since November 2000... Read more »

Tags: Vol. 16 No. 3, 2016, News, The Storybook Home Journal issues

By Al R. Young
Elspeth Young’s recently completed oil painting of Patience Loader is featured in the 92nd Annual Spring Salon sponsored by the Springville Museum of Art, Springville, Utah.  Out of the nearly 800 artworks submitted, 230 were selected for exhibition.  Elspeth was also one of ten artists to receive a cash award for her artwork.

The frame for the painting was created by Ashton Young.

Artworks from the Studios featured in the exhibit:

There Is Help For You... Read more »

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By Ashton R. Young
Ashton Young completed the design and fabrication of this frame in April 2016 in the workshops at BenHaven.  The roughness of the frame’s weathered wood represents the handcart and the ruggedness of the subject’s ordeal.  Elspeth’s hand-painted chickadee in the lower left of the frame’s liner extends to the viewer the same message of hope represented by the chickadees perched in the tree limbs above the figure.... Read more »

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By Al R. Young There Is Help For You is the newest oil painting to be added to the line of original artworks from Al Young Studios.

Click here to see a larger image of the new painting, read the artist's commentary, and look at the selection of prints--if any are available.... Read more »

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By Ashton R. Young... Read more »

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By Al R. Young The Ayala's Angel issue of The Storybook Home Journal is now available from Al Young Studios.  This issue features these regular sections:Decorating - At the Bijou (6 pages)Hearth - Sharing The Light (6 pages)Kitchen - Good Gifts and Pretty Ways (4 pages)Garden - And Primroses (2 pages)Workshops - The Loveliest Locks (2 pages)Garret - The Treasure of Lincloudon (3 pages)Ayala's Angel is the 98th issue of the Journal, published bi-monthly since November 2000... Read more »

Tags: Vol. 16 No. 2, 2016, News, The Storybook Home Journal issues

By Al R. Young A Labor Of Love is the newest oil painting to be added to the line of original artworks from Al Young Studios.

Click here to see a larger image of the new painting, read the artist's commentary, and look at the selection of prints--if any are available.... Read more »

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By Al R. Young Carry On is the newest oil painting to be added to the line of original artworks from Al Young Studios.

Click here to see a larger image of the new painting, read the artist's commentary, and look at the selection of prints--if any are available.... Read more »

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By Al R. Young An article entitled Little-Known Stories & What You Should Look for Inside the Provo City Center Temple featured Carry On, by Elspeth, as one of three artworks (among the nineteen artworks presented in the Temple) whose stories "cause them to stand out from the rest."... Read more »

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By Al R. Young Elspeth's original oil painting of Mary Wanlass is unavailable for purchase or viewing online because it and its copyright are exclusive to temples.
Carry On (Mary Wanlass) , completed in 2015, was painted by the artist in the studios at BenHaven.  The completed oil painting was subsequently acquired by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for use in temples, and the Church also acquired all copy rights pertaining to the artwork.  Consequently, no prints of the painting are available for purchase... Read more »

Tags: 2016, News, Oil paintings and prints