Motherhood…I am in the generation that is blessed to have both a mother who is still with us (now 89) and a grown daughter who is a mother of a five-year old. This painting which I did many years ago is of my mother and daughter when she was a just an infant. Artistically, although itContinue reading “Family Love Through Generations”
Category Archives: Portraits
Painting a Wedding Portrait
Adam and Barbara chose a special place for their wedding. Adam, as he grew up, was very close to his grandfather. Adam’s late grandfather was a dedicated Trustee for many years in his home church. He made the baby cribs, crafted the wooden cross in the sanctuary and gave over fifty years of service. He helped to keep the church buildingContinue reading “Painting a Wedding Portrait”
Happy Creating!
There is a sense of exhilaration as a painting, in this case a wedding portrait, nears it’s completion. The many hours spent before the easel has something tangible to show for the effort. There are jars full of various brushes and daily pallets which if seen all together would have hundreds, if not thousands, hand mixed dabs of paint. The mixed paint onContinue reading “Happy Creating!”
Pet Portraits. This is Mandy.
This is a portrait of a great dog we had named Mandy. Mandy came to us as a gift from some dear friends – the Delamarian’s. She was the cutest wooly ball of golden fluff with bright eyes and an affectionate nature. Mandy loved water. She would plop down in any puddle. When drinking waterContinue reading “Pet Portraits. This is Mandy.”
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