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.

Victor

Tribute to Victor Prado. A man I’ve come to respect
and admire greatly. His nativeNheritage can be seen 
clearly in his profile portrait. His passion for automobiles 
and their repair can be seen in the work he loves so much. 
A man who takes great pride in his work. Always honest 
with his clients never taking advantage but, instead putting 
the clients needs first. Something rarely found in most 
businesses today. It took some convincing Victor to allow 
me paint his portrait. Something I hope to be able to do 

more of.

The Percussionist

My younger brother Fred Lewis. A sharp dresser and as you 
can see in this painting, which also reflects the time period of 
the late seventies or mid eighties. Growing up I remember his
incredible musical talents even as a child. Watching him create 
‘soulful rhythms’ beating on coffee tin cans even before he was 
able to purchase his first set of bongos. It was evident he would 
make his mark in the music field as a percussionist with Lakeside 
creating hits like ‘All the Way Live, ‘Pull My String’ to name a few.

OJD

Using a warm palette to create ‘Oracle Jane Doe’ as she’s
known to many in the musical circuit. Blessed with the gift of song. She’s beautiful, strong, multi-talented and my niece Kawanna Lewis. First born and the daughter of my brother Fred Lewis, she’s a chip off the old block, both sharing their love and passion for music. 

Bobby

The oldest of four, Bobby my great nephew is a handsome
young man who loves sports. As I watched him grow into
manhood I see greatness in him and believe that his God given
gifts and talents will be a blessing for the upcoming generation.

Mountain Man

Portrait painting of my dear friend and mentor John McFarland. When my family and I moved to the mountains, John and I became best of friends. He taught me how to camp. Introduced me to venison, snake, frog legs, gator and a host of other mountain delicacies. John was a kind hearted soul who loved God and gifted with the spirit of kindness.

Pitcher This

Daring attempt at a still life setting created in a very impressionist style. I used the palette knife predominately throughout this painting especially to the background applying various colors to simulate a very loose approach while maintaing control to the main subject matter.