Oil Portrait Painting "Earthquake" by Texas Hill Country Artist Juli Koroly

"Earthquake"

For the last five years, I have done a series of free portraits called "Everyday Heroes" for anyone who has lost a loved one and would like a remembrance other than a photograph.  It has been my privilege to provide this service to many over the years. I have painted servicemen of all our wars and conflicts, policemen, teachers, and family members. 

In 2010,  I was contacted by a young woman whose best friend had completed the adoption of this darling girl from Haiti. Two weeks before the adopting family was to travel to the island to bring her home, the devastating earthquake of 2010 hit. This child was one of the causalities. I created this piece entitled "Earthquake" at the friend's request and sent it to the child's mother.  The mother's best friend wrote me later to let me know how much the mother had appreciated the portrait.

When I do a portrait, I feel very linked to that person.  It is like I know them.  For me, each portrait is personal, not commercial.

Should you know of any family of an "Everyday Hero"who would be touched by  such a remembrance, please contact me. I ask only for some pictures to work from,  and I will mail the finished piece to the family free of charge.

If interested, please contact me at

msboo42@sbcglobal.net

Lion of Judea by TexasHill Country artist Juli Koroly

This is a true mixed media. I produced the lion on my ipad then made a photo copy and attached it to a board that I prepared with a special gesso made for encaustic. From this point I placed three layers of bee's wax followed by working with several other types of wax. Each wax layer is fused to the one below it. This process makes the piece permanent. 

Fruitfulness, gladness, and ripe harvest

This piece began in  Strathmore Artagain black sketchbook. I have always prefered the effect of working on a non white surface. When  I completed the sketch I took a picure of it with my ipad 2. I was then able to import my sketch into several art apps and add the color. This is a new system for me and I find it is  the answer to my need to plan and execute in pencil.

Virginia

Rain Erases

"Let It Be"
Greek Iconic Style