My painting entitled, The Bride, has been awarded Second Place in the Portrait/Figure category of the 16th Annual Pastel 100 Competition. I'm grateful to my friend, Josie, who posed for this painting. I'm also grateful for the amazing Pre-Raphealite artists like Waterhouse and Rosetti who inspired me with their own depictions of victorian brides. Most of all, I'm grateful to God, who has given me the ability and opportunity to create.

“My beloved is mine and I am his…”. Song of Solomon 2:16