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Springtime Blossoms (Huntamer)

Springtime Blossoms (Huntamer)

by Godfrey J. Ellis – 11×14 Acrylic Nov 2019 This was one of the first Christmas portraits I did that wasn’t a grandchild. This is Woody, Merry’s brother, and next to him is his daughter, Brittany. The background of spring blossoms and the tree were fun to paint. I was worried about Brittany’s skirt, but […]

Hazel with an Attitude (Shoop)

Hazel with an Attitude (Shoop)

by Godfrey Ellis – Nov 2019 acrylic 12×16 This sassy imp is the granddaughter of my friend, Ray. He wanted this painted as a gift for his daughter, Hazel’s mother. I love how Hazel conquers a forest scene with her fun-loving and precocious pose. Ray “paid” for this painting by doing some handiwork for us. […]

Washington Adoptee (Perry)

Washington Adoptee (Perry)

by Godfrey Ellis – 12×16 Acrylic Oct 2019 A resident of Boise, this young missionary (Sister Perry) loved her stay in Washington, brief though it was. Here she is wrapped in the Washington State flag. I was pleased with how the lettering came out. I significantly changed the background at her request and she loved […]