Uploaded May 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
(KUTV) LDS missionaries who have died while serving are being brought back to life--through paintings.
JR Johansen, 73, paints the portraits in his backyard studio in Huntsville.
But for him, it's much more than just painting on a piece of canvas. It's about bringing to life a son or daughter who is dearly loved and missed by so many.
"There is something about painting someone who has passed away," Johansen said.
Johansen started the portraits nearly three years ago when someone asked if he could paint an LDS missionary who had passed away. He then started to get requests from others.
(KUTV) LDS missionaries who have died while serving are being brought back to life--through paintings.
JR Johansen, 73, paints the portraits in his backyard studio in Huntsville.
But for him, it's much more than just painting on a piece of canvas. It's about bringing to life a son or daughter who is dearly loved and missed by so many.
"There is something about painting someone who has passed away," Johansen said.
Johansen started the portraits nearly three years ago when someone asked if he could paint an LDS missionary who had passed away. He then started to get requests from others.
