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.
Courtroom dedication
Courtroom dedication
Deane Bell's portrait in view with Rusty and Charlie, Randolph County Courthouse, Asheboro NC.
Commission Press
Commission Press
Deane Bell Commission write-up, Courier-Tribune, Asheboro NC, 2010
Gloria, oil on panel
Gloria, oil on panel
-- 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.
Tristan, Oil On Panel, 2010
Tristan, Oil On Panel, 2010
-- also from the Asheboro Series. Tristan is an accomplished bag piper among other things.
Rich, Oil on panel, 2010
Rich, Oil on panel, 2010
Rich is a dope illustrator who sat during this portrait from the "Asheboro Series". His family is highly creative. He calls me "Honey".
Psyche And Cupid, oil on panel, 2008
Psyche And Cupid, oil on panel, 2008
If the story is understood correctly, Cupid the airline pilot looks up from his cellphone and falls in love with the de-cloaked Psyche.
Heather, oil on paper, 2003
Heather, oil on paper, 2003
Heather changes her hair during the seasons. Her eyes however are always transfixing.
Heather
Heather
reference image for the folks who don't know Heather -- and she's with straight hair here.
Richard, oil on canvas, 1999
Richard, oil on canvas, 1999
This piece is at a scale slightly larger than real life.