"Double Iris Glory" (watercolor on paper; 10" x 7") sold

sold

It is the iris season in my garden. My neighbors taking a walk stop by to admire my purple irises. Oh, I love them!

"Engagement" (oil on stretched linen; 20" x 16") sold

sold

"Engagement" was commissioned by Sean for his fiancee. They are getting married next week and the portrait is going to be offered to his bride as the surprise gift on the day after the big day. How cool is that! I got the commission three weeks ago; it was a rush job to get it done in two weeks. From start to finish, Sean was the ideal client; I bet he will be the ideal husband too!

The English ivies in the background were in the reference photo and Sean asked me to include them for their symbolism of faith, fidelity, and longevity. I noticed two vague birch trees in the far right corner, which I thought echoed the subjects, so I suggested them. All in all, I am pleased with how the portrait turned out. My hearty congratulations to the couple!