"Sanctuary"

I took the picture that inspired this painting on Easter Sunday. The grandmother of the little girl sought the support of her friend, Ira Hopkins.
This occurred just before Easter services. They sat in my favorite spot and the light was coming in a way that made it impossible for me to resist taking their pictures. I was also drawn to the draping of the girl’s fuchsia sari and her grandmother’s cream-colored dress. Finally, there was something emotionally compelling about the scene, something that suggested sorrow but also solace. That was how I arrived at the name.
The little girl in this photograph is also in the photograph to the left (the girl in the middle), the subject of the painting, “Little Divas.”

This painting won an honorable mention at the Petersburg Regional Art Center's July show.

This painting was also selected to appear on the grounds of the National Cathedral. Here is the information.

Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: Seeing Christ through Music and Poetry.
With Tom Troeger, noted preacher, musician, educator and author.

Chapel of Saint Augustine of Hippo
Cathedral College of Washington National Cathedral
Wednesday, November 14th
7:30 pm followed by a reception celebrating the Washington Theological Consortium’s Body of Christ exhibition of works at the College.