An Augustana University MBA student commissioned me to create this painting of the student’s home church, built in 1882 by Swedish immigrants. 

The church is beautifully situated on lovely ground with a cemetery behind the church. My reference material consisted of several online pics of this church, plus the student sent me several pics. I chose a late afternoon view, one that emphasizes shadows. 

The painting was a birthday present for the student’s father. The student paid me by house and dog sitting as my wife and I spent most of January vacationing in Palm Desert, CA.