by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 14×18 Dec 2025 This is another of our lovely missionaries serving in our home town. The photo is one she already had and loved. It was taken before her mission and I added the badge. The necklace was important to her. Finally, I tried to reduce the orange glow […]
Month: December 2025
The Straw Hat (Peet)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 14×18 Dec 2025 It can be surprising, sometimes, to tell which paintings will come easily and which will be difficult. This one was quite hard because so much of the face was in shadow with spots of light coming through the straw hat. The photo of the painting is […]
Santa Girl (Shoop)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 14×18 Dec 2025 This little cutie is the granddaughter of a friend of ours. This is the fourth painting he has commissioned. As you can see, I needed to add to the right-hand side and also lighten and brighten her face. Not everyone is onboard with the semi-abstract background […]