Mourning 1848

Commission for the 1848 Clothier Exhibit in Seneca Falls, NY

The challenge for this painting was to put a human form inside the clothing that is too fragile to wear. I chose this dress to paint because I liked the black and white with the tiny touch of brilliant green in the brooch.

The original dress may be seen at the Waterloo Historical Society - "The Birthplace of Memorial Day"

Summer Bride in 1848

Commission for the 1848 Clothier exhibition in Seneca Falls, NY.

oil

11"x14"

The original dress may be seen at the Waterloo Historical Society in Waterloo, NY - "The Birthplace of Memorial Day"

Onion, Spud, Rosemary & Bug

This little painting was done in oil from life (except for the bug).

Little Girl in 1848

This is a commission for the 1848 Clothier Exhibit in Seneca Falls, NY - "The Birthplace of Women's Rights"

The challenge was to put the little girl in the dress that is too fragile to be worn. I had a little girl model a different dress with similar style in order to get the carriage pleats to have the correct folds and lighting.

The actual cotton dress can be seen at the Seneca Falls Historical Society.