“About three or four years ago, an impression came to Julie. This impression gave her a strong desire to paint Emma Hale Smith, the wife of the prophet of the Restoration, Joseph Smith Jr. Julie wanted her painting to capture a certain feeling about Emma, reflecting who she really was.”
Bennett, Sheri. “Artist Julie Rogers Experience With Painting Emma Hale Smith.” Joseph Smith Jr. Joseph Smith and Emma Hale Historical Society. 30 September 2010. Web. 13 Nov. 2010.
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