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I call my latest portrait, “El Vira”. The subject of this painting (oil on canvass as always) is Ms. Jill Kelly, a very dear, sweet and beautiful young lady. I sold this painting the night it was unveiled to the public. While I am glad it has a new home where it is loved and appreciated, I miss it terribly nonetheless because it is one of my all time favorites.
Meet my friend, Troy. This portrait has him sitting on the steps in front of the courthouse in Nashville, Indiana. I will leave it to the viewer to decide what thoughts are going through his mind as he gazes towards the sky.
This painting is Mr. General Grant, native of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Tribe, Cherokee, North Carolina. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to work with General and to have shared quality time with he and his family. His clothing was handed down to him by his grandfather. The broach (head-dress) and breastplate are authentic Cherokee. His shirt and leggings are Iroquois, from the tribe his grandfather traded with The western style bit in the horse’s mouth was apparently “borrowed” from white people. The horse’s name is “Possum” and we all did the photo shoot for this painting deep in the Great Smoky Mountain Park.
Next, I’d like to introduce you to “Ginny”, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mathis, Beanblossom, Indiana. Ginny is a delightful young lady and was a pleasure to paint. She is sitting in front of the fireplace at The Ordinary restaurant in Nashville, Indiana. Ginny is wearing a period correct ensemble. All the items around her are authentic pieces as well, along with her doll. The whisper on her lips was totally impromptu while we were doing the photo shoot.
I call this portrait, “La Rosa” (The Rose) This painting was done on a commission, but I include it here as one of my personal favorites. We did the photo shoot in the facilities of Gerdt Furniture, Southport, Indiana. The pillow she is resting her arm on took by itself over 20 hours for me to paint.
“The Bride” was painted from a scene following the wedding ceremonies during a bright, sunny day. It was a difficult painting to do since I was working from a photo taken by someone else. I don’t like to do that, but there are always exceptions. The bride and her dress were stunning in person and also on canvass.
“Lula” works at The Ordinary Restaurant in Nashville, Indiana and is a very dear friend of mine. We placed her in an 1800’s dress and set her up in front of the fireplace. The painting now hangs on the rear wall of the restaurant. Stop in, have a great meal and check out the painting. Of course, make sure you ask for Lula.