Painted Portraits

acrylic on panel, 12 x 16, 2024

This 2010 life size portrait commission was created with limited reference photos of a deceased local legend. I like a challenge. Currently resides in the Randolph County Courthouse.

Deane Bell's portrait in view with Rusty and Charlie, Randolph County Courthouse, Asheboro NC.

Deane Bell Commission write-up, Courier-Tribune, Asheboro NC, 2010

-- also from the Asheboro Series. Tristan is an accomplished bag piper among other things.

Rich is a dope illustrator who sat during this portrait from the "Asheboro Series". His family is highly creative. He calls me "Honey".

-- from the 2010 Asheboro Series. One hour study. Gloria specifically asked to not render her hands, yet she wanted to appear holding a garden trowel and paint brush. Wish granted.

If the story is understood correctly, Cupid the airline pilot looks up from his cellphone and falls in love with the de-cloaked Psyche.

reference image for the folks who don't know Heather -- and she's with straight hair here.

Heather changes her hair during the seasons. Her eyes however are always transfixing.

This piece is at a scale slightly larger than real life.