Guardian 3x4 Print

My inspiration for this piece comes from Jesus Christ’s “Triumphal Entry” into Jerusalem for His last Passover.  Riding a donkey, He is greeted with waving palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna”.

At that moment, I envision Jesus’ expression reflecting a mixture of emotions:  A kind smile, pleased to be acknowledged as the long-awaited Messiah.  Compassion for His followers .  And yet, a far-off look in His eye as He contemplates what will be required of Him at the end of the week.  The cheering will turn to jeering as He fulfills His divine mission— the atoning sacrifice for all of mankind.

Christ does not shrink from that mission.  He watches over and protects His sheep.  Then and now and always.  Truly, the Guardian of our soul.

David Bowman

Following his service as a missionary in the Philippines, David Bowman graduated with a degree in illustration from Brigham Young University. He has since served as a release-time seminary instructor as well as a counselor and speaker as numerous EFY conferences. David’s special love is making the scriptures come to life for young people, authoring and illustrating several books for kids and teens. He is also the artist of fine-art depictions of the Savior titled “Expressions of Christ.” David and his wife, Natalie, and their five children live in Arizona.