My Self Prtrait

8" x 8"    oil on canvas     $49.00

I belong to Arati Artists Gallery in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  We are challenged to a Self Portrait show this month. All of us are making portraits of ourselves for the window.  It is much more difficult than painting someone else, but the show is delightful with glass portraits, clay portraits, watercolor portraits, etc.  I painted my portrait, without wrinkles.   Ha!  I think it is pretty true anyway since I am a happy colorful person who has always loved life and people.  I am a natural encourager and I love getting a good likeness, but more than that I love painting the character of a person or animal. 

"Come With Me....Day 9 of the 30 day challenge

11 " x 14"   oil    $145.00

Irressistable joy in this face and gesture inviting us to come with Him.  Never underestimate His love for you.

"Happy Biker'

8 x 10 original graphite drawing $150.00

On a ferry ride from France to England, this gnarly, joy filled man was hanging on the railing, taking in every ounce of beauty that he could.  I asked him if it would be alright to snap his amazing visage, and he gladly agreed.  His character shows in his face, leathery like his jacket, and good humored like his tee shirt and he has a sense of familiarity.  Like someone who has probably worked and played hard, is good natured but tough and tries not to miss out on anything.

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