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Since her graduation from Brigham Young University Magna Cum Laude in 2003, Elspeth C. Young has been a full-time studio artist at Al Young Studios specializing in portraiture and historia (figure paintings recreating historical scenes). Working primarily in oils and watercolors, her original artworks and reproductions are permanently displayed in museums, private residences, and temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Reproductions of her work also appear in numerous publications. Commissions range from portraiture and illustration to specialized consulting. Her research specialties include costuming, material culture, art history, and the chemistry and techniques of painting.

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	Women of the Old Testament by Camille Fronk Olson, Elspeth C. Young (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.39 avg rating — 521 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Women of the New Testament by Camille Fronk Olson, Elspeth C. Young (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.45 avg rating — 120 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Christmas That Changed Everything by Karen J. Ashton, Elspeth C. Young (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2019	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Growin' Christmas by Karen J. Ashton, Elspeth C. Young (Goodreads Author) (illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 8 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Carl's Christmas Carol by Karen J. Ashton, Elspeth C. Young (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Boxwood Folios Vol. 1 (The Papers of Seymore Wainscott #1) (The Boxwood Folios #1) by Elspeth C. Young (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator), Al R. Young (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator), Ashton Young (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Carl Sandburg's Abraham Lincoln: 3 Volume Set

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