by Godfrey J. Ellis – 16×20 Acrylic Dec 2023 This sweet couple a very close bond, as you can probably see. They commissioned this painting to commemorate their union together. There were several difficult parts of this painting. The likeness, of course, is always a challenge. But hands are difficult, especially when they are piled […]
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Dragon Tie (Lindsay)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 14×18 Dec 2023 This painting didn’t come easily but it is the best I could do. Jeff is the senior editor of a scholarly journal for which I serve as the associate editor. I’ve never actually met him in person, but he has done so much for me that […]
Dudley the Dog (Banks)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic Nov 2023 This was commissioned by the mother of one of the missionaries I painted. She wanted this for her husband as a Christmas present. The dog was actually in the back of a pickup truck, but she wanted the background of where the family sometimes hunted near […]
Clara (Shoop)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic Nov 2023 This commissioned painting was from a smart phone snapshot instant message. It presented several challenges to make it into a decent portrait of Baby Clara. Below is a photo of proud grandpa holding the painting of his new grandchild. Below are three photos of the painting […]
The Triangle (Petersen)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic Nov 2023 This young lady has just begun her service in our town. She’s a sweety. She’s going to do well. The triangle necklace she is holding was given to her by her mother. It symbolizes a triad relationship with Jesus Christ and that all things return to […]
The Smile (Hill)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 14×18 Nov 2023 We took several photos of this lovely young missionary and I preferred one with her showing a smile with the teeth showing. But she had her heart set on this one with the closed mouth. So, that’s what I did for her. Here is the reference […]
“N” for Natalie (Lundberg)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic Oct 2023 This is another of our lovely sister missionaries. How full of life and joy and innocence they are! I hope my painting will be a precious memory of her experience here in our area for years to come. Here is the reference photo, taken out on […]
The Thinker (Call)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 14×18 – Aug 2023 This photo was taken out on our back deck. This wonderful young man chose a semi-abstract background to match his tie. I think it worked; do you? Below is a photo of Elder Call holding his portrait – with yours truly and his lovely wife. […]
In the Forest (Judd)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 16×20 July 2023 This young man did some work for me years ago before his LDS mission. He was marrying this sweet girl the next month and I painted this for them as their wedding present. The challenge in this one was her mouth. It looks simple and straightforward […]
Lavender (Banks)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14/x19 Acrylic June 2023 This lovely young missionary is new to our area. In fact, I took the photo on her first day in the field. She was very excited about the idea of having her portrait painted. When she picked it up, she said (her words), “It’s scary how […]