"Tropical Garden"

This painting came from a visit to the garden with fourteen-year-old twins Sydney and Shertoria. Initially, I painted them in the colors of the clothing they wore that day, but I decided that there was too much pink. So I changed Sydney's shirt to more of a light magenta and Shertoria's to a warm light yellow. Not only are the girls pretty and photogenic, but they were also delightful company.

"Madonna of the Orchid Garden"

This is another painting from the series of photographs I took of Shantel and Baby Destiny, who is about to or has recently turned one.