I used this painting of the Governor's Mansion on the invitations.
Governor Huntsman hosted an art reception and exhibit for me at the historic Kearn's Mansion. (Now the current Governor's Mansion). Earlier this year the Utah State Capitol bought several of my paintings which were hung in the Governor's wing there. One of these was a painting of the Governor's Mansion that Governor Huntsman liked and had made into prints for visiting dignitaries and family members as gifts. To thank me for letting him use the painting, he hosted a private reception and art exhibit for me which he attended and spoke at.
Several paintings in the show featured the famous landmarks of Southern Utah, this one is Delicate Arch which I have hiked to and photographed. It is a breathtaking sight.
Some of my favoite subjects to paint are the historical structures and landmarks of Utah. This painting is the old Park Building at the University of Utah, where I went to school and also worked in years ago. All of the paintings for this show were in this genre, so I could not have ever dreamed of a better backdrop for them to be displayed against than the beautiful Kearn's Mansion.
Standing in the entry after the show.
Greeting guests in the ornate entyway. 
Paintings in the Governor's Study.
This beautiful sitting room was my favoite. The paintings were displayed on easels throughout the main floor.
Images in the museum room.
Paintings on the piano.
Governor Huntsman greeting our granddaughters, Makenzie and Eliza.
I was invited to make a few remarks.
Governor Huntsman making his remarks.
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