By the Name of Mary
We sometimes forget that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was so like us in so many ways. Swallowed up in the human condition, she too had hardship and uncertainty stretching her faith into an unknown future. She was at one time just a girl who generously gave her yes.
Stay With Us, Lord
Jesus will abide with us if only we ask. (See Lk. 24: 28-29)
Rose of Yesteryear
Several year ago, I received the commission to paint this lovely bride from a black and white photo. She is a gem in time and hopefully had a rich life ahead of her.
Clarinet Player
A customer requested a simple impression of herself playing the clarinet, something she has done most of her life. Since I had no good photographic visuals, I had to imagine a simple stylistic rendition of her. After minor adjustments, she accepted this, and it will be sent off to her in a week or so.
Joy to the World
From a free photo I transformed the images into toddler Jesus and Mary whose life at that time had to be full of joy.
Carolina Wren
As much as I find birds to be wonderful subjects of color and their feathery forms so tempting to paint, they are indeed deceptively challenging in those specific proportions that say “wren” or “jay” or “sparrow”.
Guardian for Maya
I was asked to paint a guardian angel for a new baby with health difficulties. May her angel bring healing and grace.
Blossoms of Vietnam
I just thought she was so sweet I had to paint her.
Girly Shoes
What little girl would not want to skip around in in pink tennies with hearts on them? Upon posting, I see that I have not yet finished off the eyelets nor signed in the lower left…back to the easel.
Number 10
This is a special request for a star player’s Birthday. Hope he likes it!