Sweetheart

Portrait tribute to my lovely wife who takes great care of me. I thought that I would try something a bit different with my painting. A more loose, colorful impasto style approach. Using thick paint and palette knife technique. Will try more of this style. We all should have a sweetheart. I know I’m blessed to have such a lady in my life. “ Let me call you sweetheart I’m in love with you…..” Some of you are not to old to remember this tune Ha!!! 

My Sis

Tribute to my dear friend Anita Lee, whom I’ve come to love and cherish as my 'Sis.' We met in Seattle, WA at a bibGrades 8 thru 12; ESL @ YFC Hodygos; Grade 5; Aurora Middle School ESL/VPle study and became more like family than friends. She is a incredible lady who loves God and taught Violence Prevention @ Okahandja Secondary School, Okahandja, Namibia, Africa.

Diva

Using a very limited color palette I created this portrait based on the mood of the model. I was going to title this painting ‘Why So Serious...’ but then again. I thought that many may think I’m talking about the ‘Joker!’ Hmmmm.... then again.... Actually, Hollie Elizabeth is the daughter of Sherie Gaithers my wife’s cousin. As you can see, she has a very stunning look. I’ve watched her grow up over the years and seeing her blossom into a beautiful and sweet young lady is truly amazing. 

Master Carver

Artist Timothy Washington, a notable contemporary of African-American artist . He and I both attended and graduated from Chouinard Art Institute during the 60's where we became good friends. Washington's body of work includes a powerful series of graphic engravings on aluminum, monumental sculptures and folk art assemblages. With a firm foundation in figurative art, Washington's work covers a trajectory of calculated realism to assembled abstraction, which parallels the social history of L.A. from Washington's own perspective. His rich work ultimately serves as a metaphor to bring together and repair what is broken.

Kathy

A tribute to 'my personal nurse' who has taken 
care of me as l go through chemotherapy. Kathy
Rooney is attentive, caring and diligent as she her 
passion. When l first arrived at the clinic l was 
amazed at how she and the other nurses were taking 
care of so many patients with such professional care. 
I know l'm getting the best care and thankful that God 
has put me with the best of the best.

Lebron

November 9,1956 - March 6, 2013 - Tribute to my dear
good friend  Lebron Boyd. I was the last person who 
spoke with him prior to his passing, which was sudden 
and unexpected. He was a man of God, a man of integrity, 
great dignity and great passion for photography which, 
he was so gifted at. He was able to capture heart and soul 
of his subjects through the lens of a camera. He was great 
husband and father to his wife Sharon Grier. I miss him 
allot but, know he is with the Lord.

Nadine

I’ve been blessed have a few great friends in my life.
That friend who is always there for you. In times of 
frustrations, counsel and support. Helping you through 
the thick and thin’s of life. That credit goes to Nadine Nakanishi. Early in my career, as art director for 
KHJ9 network, she took a chance hiring me as a freelance artist. It was the beginning of a long time-die 
hard-good friendship ever since. We attended the same high school and were both members of Creative Source Art Studios in Hollywood, CA. This portrait is an aatempt to 
capture her infectious childhood smile she seems to easily 
wear so well.