Dawna Morton

Raised in Oregon, Dawna's love of family and nature are the basis of many of her works. Watercolor is Dawna's medium of choice. She loves its luminosity, which brings her vision of brightening the world and the lives of others forward.

According to my mother, my passion for art began at the age of 4 when I would stay up long past bedtime, coloring in my room; however, my first vivid memory of art is sitting in church every Sunday, drawing the same picture each week: Jesus standing by a drawn back curtain and holding a gigantic ruby in His outstretched hand. I can still envision that image clearly today, though I never kept a single copy.

Similarly, my most profound artistic experience, thus far, came when I was speaking from the pulpit in Church. I was citing Helaman 5:12 from the Book of Mormon: “And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build our foundation; that when the devil shall send forth His mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.” As I spoke, an image flooded my mind in the form of a painting: a woman kneeling on a rock surrounded by a stormy sea. She was at the feet of the Savior. Tears streamed down her face as fiery darts assailed her from every direction, yet hope shone in her eyes. I remember thinking, “I have to paint that,” but I did not feel up to the task.

Although I still don’t feel ready, I am beginning to feel like it is time to move forward regardless of whether if feel adequate or not. In a movie called Charlie, the main character shares a piece of her art with her grandma, who asks why she is painting fruit --which is just an exercise-- and advises her to find something she feels so strongly about that she is afraid she won’t be able to do it and then paint that. I realize I have spent the last few years metaphorically “painting fruit”, honing my skills. --But what I feel so strongly about that I fear not being able to express --THAT is my real purpose! To bring people closer to Christ and the love and peace He offers them. It is time for my canvas to bring these beautiful truths to life!

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Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Framed Mini Art Print
Framed Mini Art Print
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Framed Mini Art Print
by Dawna Morton
$20.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Recessed Framed Print
Recessed Framed Print
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Recessed Framed Print
by Dawna Morton
$70.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Android Card Case
Android Card Case
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Android Card Case
by Dawna Morton
$40.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Mini Art Print
Mini Art Print
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Mini Art Print
by Dawna Morton
$15.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Cutting Board
Cutting Board
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Cutting Board
by Dawna Morton
$40.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Coffee Mug
Coffee Mug
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Coffee Mug
by Dawna Morton
$20.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Kids Crewneck
Kids Crewneck
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Kids Crewneck
by Dawna Morton
$45.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Laptop Sleeve
Laptop Sleeve
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Laptop Sleeve
by Dawna Morton
$50.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Wood Wall Art
Wood Wall Art
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Wood Wall Art
by Dawna Morton
$150.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Kids Pullover Hoodie
Kids Pullover Hoodie
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Kids Pullover Hoodie
by Dawna Morton
$50.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup iPhone Card Case
iPhone Card Case
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup iPhone Card Case
by Dawna Morton
$40.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Bath Mat
Bath Mat
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Bath Mat
by Dawna Morton
$30.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Can Cooler
Can Cooler
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Can Cooler
by Dawna Morton
$29.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup iPhone Skin
iPhone Skin
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup iPhone Skin
by Dawna Morton
$17.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Carry-All Pouch
Carry-All Pouch
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Carry-All Pouch
by Dawna Morton
$20.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Rectangular Pillow
Rectangular Pillow
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Rectangular Pillow
by Dawna Morton
$29.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Laptop & iPad Skin
Laptop & iPad Skin
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Laptop & iPad Skin
by Dawna Morton
$30.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Kids T Shirt
Kids T Shirt
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Kids T Shirt
by Dawna Morton
$15.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Stationery Cards
Stationery Cards
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Stationery Cards
by Dawna Morton
$15.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Art Print
Art Print
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Art Print
by Dawna Morton
$20.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Serving Tray
Serving Tray
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Serving Tray
by Dawna Morton
$80.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Folding Stool
Folding Stool
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Folding Stool
by Dawna Morton
$65.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Metal Print
Metal Print
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Metal Print
by Dawna Morton
$180.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Android Case
Android Case
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Android Case
by Dawna Morton
$39.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Framed Art Print
Framed Art Print
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Framed Art Print
by Dawna Morton
$185.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Side Table
Side Table
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Side Table
by Dawna Morton
$219.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Placemat
Placemat
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Placemat
by Dawna Morton
$35.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Acrylic Box
Acrylic Box
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Acrylic Box
by Dawna Morton
$29.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Kids Pullover Hoodie
Kids Pullover Hoodie
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Kids Pullover Hoodie
by Dawna Morton
$50.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Canvas Print
Canvas Print
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Canvas Print
by Dawna Morton
$75.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Desk Mat
Desk Mat
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Desk Mat
by Dawna Morton
$35.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Framed Canvas
Framed Canvas
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Framed Canvas
by Dawna Morton
$115.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup iPhone Case
iPhone Case
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup iPhone Case
by Dawna Morton
$25.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Android Wallet Case
Android Wallet Case
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Android Wallet Case
by Dawna Morton
$42.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Notebook
Notebook
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Notebook
by Dawna Morton
$20.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Water Bottle
Water Bottle
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Water Bottle
by Dawna Morton
$40.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Kids Zip Hoodie
Kids Zip Hoodie
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Kids Zip Hoodie
by Dawna Morton
$55.00
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Acrylic Tray
Acrylic Tray
Mount Saint Helens lava dome closeup Acrylic Tray
by Dawna Morton
$55.00