Roses (Birrer)

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 was the dark hair on a black blouse, so that gave me some challenges. She also agreed to change the blue finger nails to pink with white polka-dots that went better with the flowers. Below is a photo of her holding the painting.

Here are four photos of the portrait as it developed: