This commissioned work was a gift for a grandfather – the title Our Everything says it all!
Month: July 2017
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La Palenquera
The women from Palenque, Colombia come north to Cartagena to sell their fruits and vegetables. This colorful portrait was a joy to paint.
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Christina
In loving memory.
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Boy with Snake
In this study of a young boy with a snake around his neck, I strove to reflect his daring and exotic look.
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Ethiopian Monk 2
I painted two versions of this dramatic portrait of a female Ethiopian monk, both based on a photo taken by Ronnie Mosley, a friend and talented photojournalist. This rendition is closer to the original image in its color and tone.
Female monks have a long and great history in Ethiopia. They serve the elders of the monastery. They maintain no contact with urbanized relatives and they sacrifice their lives for God.