Category Archives for Commissions
Frederick Douglass: An American Example to Follow
Frederick Douglass, oil on linen, 36X30 inches, 2018, private collection. Frederick Douglass: An American Example to FollowDouglass represents the America I long for these days. The America whose strength and optimism is rooted in equal chances for everyone.
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A Commissioned Portrait in the Ancient Tradition
Steve, oil on linen, 2018, private collection, Canada A Commissioned Portrait in the Ancient TraditionA portrait commissioned by a woman as a surprise gift for her husband, and what this has to do with the ancient origins of painting itself.
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A Commissioned Portrait Destroyed in Transit?
This is the story of what happened when one of my commissioned portraits was reported “destroyed” by Mexican customs.
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