Sweet Dreams - SOLD

I recently painted a little girl from Uganda and Kelly Anne Lee contacted me.  Kelly  works for a non-profit in Birmingham, AL called Sozo Children. They have four children's homes in Uganda where they care for 80 children.  They also have a store where you can purchase items from Uganda and also recycled items.  All proceeds help their organization.  Those of you who live in Birmingham consider visiting - it is located in the old Mazer building at 4 41st Street S. Birmingham, AL 35222.

Kelly is especially close to this little guy and me to paint this picture...he looks very comfortable in her arms.  Thank you Kelly.

Rasta Child Portrait - SOLD

This painting is my impression of a small child who was in a Rasta Parade in Jamaica.  The reference photo was provided by a photographer named Li Newton.  She stated that  the Rastafari movement is a "messianic religio-political" movement that began in the Jamaican slums in the 1920s and 30s. The most famous Rastafari is Bob Marley, whose reggae music gained the Jamaican movement international recognition.  Even though this little person had a serious expression on his face she said there was a lot of singing and dancing and celebrating going on.  This little child in his colorful turban touched something in my heart.  

Sweet Baby Girl -SOLD

I recently spent time working at a hospital on an Indian Reservation and I fell in love the children I saw.  This sweet baby girl is so innocent and I just had to try and capture her cute face. This painting can be purchased by clicking the link to the right.  The proceeds from the auction will be donated to assist the victims of Hurricane Sandy.  Thanks!