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My model for this work, Antoinette, was our delightful house guest from Rwanda. She graciously agreed to pose for this painting in support of the mission behind The Quench Project.

Antoinette was here to bring her twin boys safely into the world. Conditions in her country make having twins a very risky proposition. So Sarah Hipp made it part of her Christian mission to bring her here and saw to it that she receive top medical care. Thanks to the St Andrews clinic for providing excellent care.  Her beautiful twins were born in early August and are doing great.

Commission a portrait by Robert Maniscalco