This acrylic portrait of Two Moons was done by Texas portrait artist Juli Koroly

Two Moons

Two Moons, a Northern Cheyenne, was one of three models James Earle Fraser used when he sculpted the indian head nickel. Two Moons was a survivor of the Little Big Horn. I was fascinated by the strength of character in his face and the hint of humor. I wish I knew what was the source of the humor, was it directed at himself or at the man taking his picture.

This 8x8 portrait was done “after” the style of David Miller by Texas Portrait artist Juli Koroly.

"Confused"

acrylic 8x8

This portrait is the second in my "after" David Miller series. This Native American woman's expression shows her confusion and curiosity. She would not have been use to the attention of a photographer.

"Looking Back" a 6x8 pastel/watercolor by Texas Portrait Artist by Juli Koroly

"Looking Back"

6x8 pastel and watercolor

I am always reading the latest book on the Native Americans. The latest is "Empire of the Summer Moon". I find myself studying their culture and wondering how we will be judged.

"Sad Remembrance " by Texas Hill Country Portrait Artist Juli Koroly.

Sad Remenbrance
6x6 acrylic board
availablable on my etsy site
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I have been reading "Empire of the Summer Moon and this face came to me as I read of the devastation of the individual Native American. There was a time when there were eleven million  of these men women and children living on this continent. Their individulal lose and our collective lose saddens me. The lose or change of any culture marks us all.

Portrait of Evangeline, Longfellow's folk heroine by Texas Portrait Artist Juli Koroly

Evangeline
24x48
available on my Etsy site

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This portrait is of Evangeline the  focus of Longfellow epic poem of the  same name. Evangeline lost her love and searched her whole life only to find him and have him die in her arms. The poem has created a folk heroine ,who is said to have become one with the trees when she died of a broken heart. I tried to catch her spirit. *note her eyes , they are birds…

Portrait of Rosie from "Water for Elephants" by Texas Portrait Artist Juli Koroly

Rosie
NFS

Humans are traditionally the subjects of portraiture but when I read "Water for Elephants"I felt I wanted to memorialize the character "Rosie". She embodied courage, gentleness, loyalty and intelligence. I love doing portraits because they give the artist the opportunity to portray the essence of the subject as they see it. It is another way of seeing beyond a photograph image. It gives me the right to use my "personal lens". I have always loved faces even if they include a trunk.

This portrait of Captain Phil Harris of The Deadliest Catch fame was Painted by Texas Hill Country Portrait Artist Juli Koroly

Captain Phil Harris

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It has been five years since  Captain Phil Harris died. He was a wonderful character full of life and and I had become an avid fan as did many. I did this portrait as a remembrance.