Description
Light and life are the two qualities that artist Brent Borup wished to portray in his painting titled Light of the World: I want people to look at this portrait and think of the real Man, but more importantly, I want people to feel of His Spirit: a feeling of peace, a feeling of love, a feeling of light. I love my Savior, Jesus Christ. Through Him, we can have that light, His light, in our lives.
Brent S. Borup was born in Boise, Idaho in 1975. As the third of six children, born to Keith and Judy Borup, he loved growing up in the small-treasure, valley-town of Meridian, Idaho. While he attended Centennial High School, he developed a love for art and made it a life-goal to pursue art as a career. In 1994, Brent was called to serve as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in the Mexico, Monterrey South Mission. Upon returning home, he attended both Boise State University and the College of Southern Idaho, where he met his beautiful wife and fellow artist Jeanette. Brent currently lives in Preston, Idaho with his wife and three children, fulfilling his dream of being an artist. He considers it a great blessing to be able to share his talents with the world.