The Tie (Sexton)

by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic Jan 2021

I called the painting, “The Tie” because Elder Sexton usually didn’t wear one! My own mission was 50 years ago and the thought of teaching a lesson with a suit, white shirt, and tie was unthinkable. Today, missionaries can wear dockers, blue shirts, and open collars. This seems shocking to the old fuddy-duddy – me! LOL. Below is the reference photo:

Here are some early drafts with some markings for checking out proportions and making corrections.