Alma vs. Amlici

Amlici vs. Alma is a favorite story of artist Katie Payne. The gripping story contains a civil war, Alma taking on religious and government roles, and then a final battle where Alma faces “Amlici with the sword, face to face”.Alma becomes strengthened to win the battle after crying out to the Lord mid-battle. The story inspires the artist to realize what it means to have God on your side in the battle that is life.

 

Katie Payne is a digital painter who makes work all about color and fantastical imagery. Her work can be found in a wide variety of media, including children's books, product designs, book covers, magazines, board games, and apps. She has recently published three children’s books titled ""The Wizard’s Workshop“, “Guess Who’s in the Book of Mormon“, and “Guess Who’s in the Latter-Day Prophet”, and is currently in production as the lead artist for The Game Agency. Her work has been recognized in annual competition publications like Spectrum. She studied at the Corcoran Gallery of Art and Design in Washington DC for two years before finally transferring to Brigham Young University and obtaining her BFA in illustration. After living in New York City for four years, she now resides in SLC, Utah with her husband Andrew Payne. 

 

Submitted to the 2020 Book of Mormon Central Art Contest.