Marcia Norwood
America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking

Link: http://tellmeastory-marcia.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-art-of-copyright-2008-marcia.html

Artist, Samuel John Butcher,

(Precious Moments creator)

has a diverse painting style -

from abstract to realism.

Precious Moments Creator's Abstract, Contemporary Art Exhibit

Samuel Butcher's private collection features a diversity of painting styles, from abstract to realism.

<p>Samuel Butcher said that one of his sons gave him the best compliment about this picture inspired by Tahitian fire dancers:

http://www.joplinglobe.com/gallery/collection_62be12a8-24b0-11e4-8048-0019bb2963f4.html

http://www.joplinglobe.com/gallery/collection_62be12a8-24b0-11e4-8048-0019bb2963f4.html

Globe | Laurie Sisk

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"Samuel Butcher said he was inspired the love and emotion shown by people he met in the Philippines and Tahiti."

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http://www.joplinglobe.com/gallery/collection_62be12a8-24b0-11e4-8048-0019bb2963f4.html

Aklan Sampaguita Gardens Resort, Inc. (Philippines) is the brainchild of Samuel John Butcher, an American artist and creator of Precious Moments artworks that promote messages of loving, caring and sharing. Mr. Butcher, who owns Precious Moments Park in Carthage, Missouri, put his plans into action in December 2001 and in June 2003, the resort began commercial operations.

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http://www.travelsmart.net/ph/resorts/Aklan/Sampaguita_Gardens/

I think Sam Butcher is a genius.

Why?

Try this.

Take a quote.... like "Wind Beneath My Wings" or an event like the terrorist attacks in the USA on 9-11, and create a drawing or painting that interprets the meaning....one that tells the story.

Here's what Sam Butcher did...

Try again....

Create a drawing or painting that illustrates: "Please don't run over the turtles."

Here's what Sam Butcher did...

Try again....

Create a drawing or painting that illustrates Psalm 23.

The Lord Is My Shepherd

A Psalm of David.

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.

He leads me beside still waters.

3 He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness2

for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk through the valley of lthe shadow of death,3

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

you anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

6 Surely4 goodness and mercy5 shall follow me

all the days of my life,

and I shall dwell6 in the house of the Lord

forever.

Sam's paintings were recreated in stained glass. If I remember the story correctly, the stained glass was made in California, and was far too valuable for anyone to transport, so a relative (maybe Sam's sister?) rented a truck, and drove the stained glass panels from California to the chapel in Missouri.

Psalm 23...Sam Butcher's interpretation...

Sam's interpretation of the Beatitudes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatitudes

The eight Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3–12
during the Sermon on the Mount each begins with: ^[2]^[3]
Blessed are..

....the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. (5:3)
....those who mourn: for they will be comforted. (5:4)
....the meek: for they will inherit the earth. (5:5)
....those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they will be filled. (5:6)
....the merciful: for they will be shown mercy. (5:7)
....the pure in heart: for they will see God. (5:8)
....the peacemakers: for they will be called children of God. (5:9)

We chose a beatitude that best describes each of
my girls' character, and then took their photo
beside Sam's stained glass interpretation of the beatitude.

The Precious Moments Chapel can be a great place to visit for adults and children.

It is not an amusement park

A visit to the chapel is an incredible opportunity to introduce your children to the art of Sam Butcher, and to a Christian view of Heaven, and Christian worldview, and Christian character traits.

There was a book at the chape for guests to write messages/stories. It was said that Sam Butcher would from time to time read the messages, and paint an additional person in the Hallelujah Square mural. I wrote in the chapel book more than once.

Hallelujah Square depicts children living on for eternity in Heaven, and was inspired by stories of children who lost their lives at a young, tender age.

http://www.missouribeautiful.com/southwest-missouri-tourism/19-precious-moments-chapel-center-carthage-mo.html

The Precious Moments Chapel opened in 1989, in Carthage, Missouri, and has welcomed millions of visitors.

Paintings Inside Chapel

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https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=B111US0D20140720&p=paintings+inside+precious+moments+chapel

The Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, MO is the creation of artist Samuel J. Butcher as a gift of thanks to God; recognizing the many blessings given by God. The Chapel has often been described as “America’s Sistine Chapel” as an artful representation of Michelangelo’s own Sistine Chapel in Rome.

The Precious Moments Chapel welcomes thousands of visitors annually, offering FREE Chapel tours daily. Serving as one of Missouri’s most beautiful attractions, the Chapel grounds include an inviting Visitor Center, Gift Shoppe, Royal Delights Cafe and beautifully manicured gardens adorned with bronze statues and fountains. The Visitor Center is the home to the world’s largest Precious Moments Gift Shoppe, as well as Chapel Exclusive figurines. The Precious Moments Chapel and grounds are owned and operated by the Precious Moments Supporting Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Funding for the operations of the Chapel and grounds are provided by donations and

Gift Shoppe sales which enables the foundation to continue to offer FREE Chapel tours and FREE ADMISSION.