Bookcase (Dodd)

by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 4×18 Feb 2024

his young man wanted a guitar with his painting and I wanted the bookcase and lamp for the challenge. So we both got something out of it. It was fun to do but both were difficult to paint.

I decided to leave out the red guitar strap on the right as it looked like an extension of his tie. I didn’t need that confusing element.

Below is a photo of yours truly and Elder Dodd holding his portrait.

Here are four photos of the portrait at various stages.