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Politics and Religion

by | Jan 12, 2015 | Fine Art, Motivational, Uncategorized, World View

Excerpt from “Quench” 2015 (page 24) These are the two topics my father warned me never to discuss at a cocktail party or on Facebook. Of course, my dad died before social media took over as the agglutinate of politics and religion. Blithely ignoring his...

Rite of Passage Portraits

by | Dec 19, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

Graduating Sisters In yet another Christmas 2014 portrait, this one celebrates the graduation of Hannah (from college) and Lillian (from high school).  This is a wonderful time to have an oil portrait.  This rite of passage portrait celebrates the graduation of two...

The Young Family Portrait

by | Dec 19, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

I wanted to capture the energy and playfulness of these energetic children and the fun of being on the beach.  I enjoy the juxtaposition of formality against the relaxed casualness of informal poses in a natural setting. The glimmer of late summer sunlight shimmers...

Retro Portrait

by | Dec 18, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

Among the many portrait commissions I’m finishing in time for Christmas is this little gem.  “Dodo” was created from a photograph taken in the 1930s.  I wanted to capture the feel and painting sensibility of that period as I worked.  The client has...

Holiday Portraits

by | Dec 9, 2014 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

Charleston Portrait Painter carries the torch his father lit 45 years ago! I am blessed this year with some great holiday portrait commissions.  Here is one of them finding its happy home, delivered by none other than Santa himself. Gene and Georgie Wambold are one of...

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