Tying the Knot (Ellis)

by Godfrey J. Ellis – 14×18 Acrylic July 2024

This is my handsome grandson, Samuel Godfrey Ellis and his bride, Kenzie, holding their wedding present painting. He knew it was coming and had my swap out the tie for one of his favorite and, from a color composition point of view, that was a huge improvement.

The skin tones were a challenge as was, as always, getting the likeness. Below is a photo of them holding the final painting. I painted the blue trim around the frame.

Below are a few photos of the project as it took form from first sketch to finished portrait.