by Godfrey J. Ellis This was commissioned by the same couple who wanted the painting of the wife in the straw hat going through the Panama Canal. This one was of the same woman 40 years ago – the baby is now 40 years old. The eyes came out well, which was good because the […]
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Joyous Christ 2 (Ellis, Steve/April)
by Godfrey J. Ellis This is the second painting of the “Joyous Christ.” Merry kept the first one and this is the one we gave to our son and dau-in-law. lsdjfslkdf
Green in Green (Green)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic July 2025 This young woman brought life and brightness everywhere she went. I changed some of the colors of this one. Below is a photo of her holding the finished portrait. Here are some images as the portrait took shape.
Joyous Christ 1 (Ellis, Merry)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 14×18 Oct 2025 This is my Lord and Savior. I painted it as a gift for my son and dau-in-law but my wife pulled rank and claimed it !! She gets first claim, of course, so I am thinking about painting another one from the same ref photo. Here […]
In the Garden (Christensen)
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 […]
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 […]
Two Butterflies (McLelland)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic Oct 2025 This is another of our amazing missionaries. It is a joy to supply these lovely young women with a souvenir of their service in Lacey. She wanted a yellow background and didn’t mind when I substituted one of her other dresses for this one. I have […]
The Catch (Brunson)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 14×18 October 2025 This painting was a gift for our friend, Steve. He has done so much for us that this doesn’t begin to pay back. The reference photo is just a snapshot of a King Salmon he had caught on a trip to Alaska. I initially thought the […]
Glasses (Gossett)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic Sep 2025 This another of our lovely and dedicated sister missionaries serving in our town. The large glasses were part of her look, and I liked the patterns of sunshine on her hair. She wanted her portrait in an oval and in the back near the lilac bush. […]