Vera

Vera in Twisted Rags

Janelle

Beatrice

Somewhere in the Past

Pensive moments, thinking of nothing and everything.... we all do it... don't we?

Etta Arizona Bradford

This portrait meant a lot to my family as the subject 'Etta', is my Great Grandmother, a descendant of William Bradford, passenger of the historic Mayflower, and Governor of Plymouth Plantation.  Only few photos of Etta exist in our family's possession.  In creating this portrait I had to use a very old and damaged sepia tone wallet 1 x 2 " size photograph as my main point of reference.  From my memories I drew upon characteristics such as her incredible 'light blue eyes' and related them to others who share this trait in my family.  When the portrait was complete, I gathered many of my closest relatives, most significantly my Mother and Grandmother to unveil what was to be a most powerful and meaningful body of work.  Within a few moments my Mother and Grandmother began to openly weep.  Instantly this was to be a defining moment in my art career.  A rare moment in life when one can witness and experience the great impact a posthumous portrait can extrude from those who lovingly shared life and breath with their ancestors...

Captain Jack

The model who poses here can be dressed up as a pirate, sultan, cowboy even Santa Claus... you'll see him many times!

She's All That

Her Pearl Necklace

Kris Jean Artist

Mister Al

Pondering

Anita

Patty in Lilac Robe

"Sunny"

Here is a sweet little profile gesture portrait that says it all.....

I love doing these loose and vibrant studies! 

"Mohawk Punk Girl"

"Lisa"

"Linda"