Category: Missionaries

by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic April 2026 Yet another of our lovely and hard-working sister missionaries. The reference photo was very good and a good photo goes a long way to producing a good painting. I especially enjoyed painting her beautiful, sparkly green eyes. She likes flowers but agreed that, with the simple […]

by Godfrey J. Ellis – 8×14 Acrylic March 2026 Another of our lovely sister missionaries working in the Lacey area. She has been here for several months. She wanted blue flowers in the background. Below is the reference photo. Here is a photo of the real Sister Avery holding her portrait, which she much appreciated. […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

by Godfrey J. Ellis This young lady served in Lacey. She said she had always wanted a painting of herself so she was absolutely thrilled to get this one. The pendant around her neck was given to her by her father and was very important to her. The reference photo was taken in our backyard […]

by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 14×18 April 2025 Another of our wonderful missionaries. She fit right in with the Spring flowers. Her face is in shadow, which detracts from a focus on her. I tried to bring out her pretty face so it commanded more attention. She was very excited about having a painting […]

by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic Jan 2025 This young women also served in our area. We were her first assignment. The photo was taken in our dining room but she wanted poppies for her background. I decided to go semi-abstract. Below is the reference photo. Here is a photo of her holding the […]

by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 14×18 March 2025 Here is another of the wonderful young ladies who serve in our area at their own expense. Below is the reference photo. The photo was taken in our back yard but she wanted a background of her favorite flower: pink roses. Roses are difficult – as […]