He wanted them to feel loved and valued for who they are.
James’ mom Kelly wanted to celebrate her son in a special way.
A special name for a special child.
Over Christmas I did this portrait of sweet little Charlotte. A few years ago I did a portrait of her older brother, Trip, and their mom Lindsey was one of my first clients.
Charlotte has such a beautiful face. I love her dark hair and light eyes. When we met she was playing with her dolls, in her adorably decorated little girl's room.
And her brother Trip was running around with a Nerf gun!
It's always great getting to work with the same families over the years, painting their children as they come of age and watching how they grow and change through the years. As an artist, it feels great that they want me to paint all their kids.
I also enjoy seeing where a collector hangs her portrait, whether that be in the family room, or dining room, or I've even seen one in the kitchen!
It's such rewarding work to capture these kids at such a special time in their life. I love getting to know them, and honoring them and their parent's love for them in a portrait.
I really have the best job!
I recently did this portrait of Henry. His mom Elizabeth and her family had just moved to Memphis, and she heard about my work through her realtor, Meredith McDonald.
Henry is a lively, rambunctious three-year old. I love this portrait of him because it really captures his spirit.
I get to know all the kids I paint, because I want to capture what makes them unique. And they all have unique personalities, even at young ages.
As one of my clients puts it, kids have magic in them!
Elizabeth called me a few week ago to tell me how much she loves the portrait.
She also said Henry had changed so much since I then. And that she was so happy to have him captured at that age.
Time flies, doesn't it?