by Godfrey J. Ellis – 16×20 Acrylic Nov. 2021 This young missionary was reluctant to have her picture taken and a portrait done but everyone urged her to do so. She agreed, but wanted it “non-traditional.” This photo with her winsome smirk was her choice of the photos and it was a lot of fun […]
godfreyellis
“Oh, Yeah!” (Fotheringham)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 16×20 Acrylic Oct 2021 I recently published an article in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship. You can read it online or on this website under the Writing Gallery section. I also serve as a reviewer for that same journal. I recently reviewed an article by a […]
In the Light (Mitchell)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 16×20 Acrylic Oct 2021 This wedding portrait was painted for the man who painted the trim on our house as partial payment. So, it wasn’t so much a commission as a trade of work. His son and bride were photographed outside in front of stairs and metal handrails. They didn’t […]
Cambodian Badge (Holman)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic Oct 2021 This young sister missionary was assigned to Tacoma, Washington, to work primarily in the Cambodian-speaking branch of the Church. She was temporarily in our town and I offered to paint her portrait. I found her quite a challenge, and I don’t mean the dress, which was […]
Boss Man (Boss)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic Oct 2021 This missionary came to our house on the very first day of his mission. Only 18 years old, he had all the excitement and hopes one could wish for. I wanted to capture that drive as a souvenir of his great adventure. If you think you […]
The Frock (Adams)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 16×20 Acrylic Sep 2021 One of the male missionaries was transferred out of our area and, for some reason, he was not only replaced but the powers that be added a trio of sister missionarie, too. That means, four new missionaries to paint at once! The reason the sisters were […]
Serious Thought (White)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic Sep 2021 This elder was not in our ward very long – almost exactly one month. He carried away the painting while the varnish was still drying. I took pictures of him smiling but he preferred this one, saying, “I don’t smile much!” Oh, okay…. This missionary is […]
At the Pier (Ellis)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 11×14 Acrylic Aug 2021 This one is for my sweet 12-year-old granddaughter. It is of her friend and she wanted it to give to her as a surprise. So, she asked it she could “commission” a painting. I told her that, if it was going to be a gift from […]
Starry Tie (Prengel)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic Aug 2021 Roger Prengel is not only a spiritual giant, he is a smart and creative man. He has given so much to so many over his 88 years of life. It was my privilege to paint his portrait. I hope that I did it justice. I found […]
The Sports Watch (Denton)
by Godfrey J. Ellis – 16×18 Acrylic July 2021 This painting is another in my series of missionaries assigned to our area. Here he is pointing to a scripture that is his guide to providing the service that he does and has great meaning for him. I thought it would be fun to include the […]