Santa Girl (Shoop)

by Godfrey J. Ellis – Acrylic 14×18 Dec 2025

This little cutie is the granddaughter of a friend of ours. This is the fourth painting he has commissioned.

As you can see, I needed to add to the right-hand side and also lighten and brighten her face. Not everyone is onboard with the semi-abstract background but both my friend and I like it. You can decide if you do or not. Below is a photo of him holding the painting.

Here are five photos of the portrait as it developed.