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 very tall. Here he is with me as we are holding the portrait:

Here are some photos of the portrait as it took shape: