Category: Portraits

This original composition based on a photo depicts an archer outdoors with a stone floor, ceremonial pot, geese, and mountains added to keep a truly oriental feel. The ceremonial feel and richness of the color in his robe and background appeal to me.

This is a recreation of a photo from a horse race in Kyrgyzstan. The joy emanating from the woman’s face and her happy yellow ruffled dress complement the man’s regal brocade jacket, ethnic hat, and firmly planted kiss.

My friend modeled a sumptuous silk gown from Singapore, gifted to me by my late husband. This life-size painting features a double frame.

This is a fascinating character and I couldn’t wait to paint his beard and expressive eyes. The wizened look, bent ears, and twisted turban of this fascinating character drew him to me.

Rachel was trying on her new summertime hat when I spontaneously took the photo used for this painting.

Rachel was painted with soft lines and a basket-weave style background. The lush feel of the velvet and the timeless quality of the pearls draped around her elicit the richness of the painting.

This is a recreation of a African tribal woman. The branches behind her head look as if she has been crowned by nature.

My study of this Madonna and Child came from a strong desire to paint a classical work of art. I thoroughly enjoyed adding washes of color to enrich the warm tones and create an ethereal look.

The women from Palenque, Colombia come north to Cartagena to sell their fruits and vegetables. This colorful portrait was a joy to paint.

In loving memory.

In this study of a young boy with a snake around his neck, I strove to reflect his daring and exotic look.

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.

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 a study in contrast.

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.