The Inspired Reader (Smith)

by Godfrey J. Ellis – 12×16 acrylic 2020

This lovely young woman, Elizabeth Smith, was one of the missionaries assigned to our area. She was limited in her activities because she and her companion were isolated at home by the coronavirus. Here she draws inspiration from the scriptures. I took the photo on our back deck prior to her isolation.

Here she is picking up the painting. She was very excited about it.

Below are a couple of early stages of the painting. One shows marks to help me make corrections.