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.
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.
Number 10

This is a special request for a star player’s Birthday. Hope he likes it!
Whoever Believes

In the night time talk with Nicodemus, Jesus said, “…whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ” (Jn.3:16)
Tender Shepherd

An old tv version of “Peter Pan” had a sweet song that was the Darling children’s night prayer. “Tender Shepherd, Tender Shepherd watches over all His sheep…” a line from the song. It just seemed a fitting title for this work.
Mary, Light of Christians

December 31 marks the end of a year on the eve of a new one. The Catholic Church celebrates also with a Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God on January 1. Her yes brought us the birth of Jesus, the Incarnate Word, so we honor her unique role in God’s plan. Holy Mary, Mother […]
Top Chef

The pigtails and the black buttoned chef coat drew me in to this free photo on Pixabay with the tag geralt. Secondarily were the muted lighting and warm grays that surround her. I put in the foreground pot, onion, and greens.
Darkest Hope
