A Day in the Life of an Artist

Recently I had the opportunity to work with a new organization called  "Portrait of a Soul".  To date, this has been the most rewarding and exciting experience in my career as an artist! 

A wonderful organization founded by Lee and Sue Schaefer, they have worked endless hours with hospitals, patients and artists with the goal of commissioning local artists to paint portraits of children who have had cranial facial birth defects and surgeries. Their motto is " art to mend where medicine leaves off ".  I was assigned a wonderful young lady named Abby. After meeting Abby, I decided to choose her in a full size seated portrait, because she is so beautiful and full of life!   For more information or to donate to this great organization,  contact http://portraitofasoul.org/  

 Detail of  "Abby"

Painting Abby in the studio

Abby and I at the "Portrait of a Soul"  opening at Eisele Fine Art Gallery   

Abby getting a hug after seeing the portrait for the first time.

The wall of 13 portraits from the first "Portrait of a Soul"  unveiling, exhibit and opening at Eisele Fine Art Gallery