Elli VIII Brian R. Donnelly and wood-stains to finish off

and wood-stains to finish off my surfaces

Courage in the face of attack or adversity and a stability that cannot be removed

In much the same way expressionist painters of the early century were influenced by jazz music

visually stimulating and playful while expressing an underlying sense of uncertainty and unrest

Elli VIII Brian R. Donnelly and wood-stains to finish offOil on wood 16 x 20 in. 2022 "My work is a celebration of the unique identities that pepper our contemporary society. I was trained to paint portraits with a very classic approach, the emphasis being on composition, technical skills, and achieving a strong likeness. However, through the development of my own voice as an artist, I've come to use portraits as a means of forming relationships with and connecting to the individuals that I paint. My