Q: Who is the artist that painted the wheat field painting referenced by Elder
David A. Bednar in the October 2009 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (and published in the November 2009 edition of the LDS Ensign)?
A: David M. Merrill (1913-1997). The painting is "Golden Harvest" and is available at Deseret Book stores.
Golden Harvest
By David Merrill
"Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each family home evening is a brush stroke on the canvas of our souls. Just as the yellow and gold and brown strokes of paint complement each other and produce our impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results. ‘Wherefore, be not weary in well doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great.’(D&C 64:33)" Excerpt from David A. Bednar, “More Diligent and Concerned at Home,” Ensign, Nov 2009
