​This portrait of my precious grandmother rejuvenated my love for graphite portraiture and made for a very meaningful Christmas present for my mother many years ago. Her legacy of Christ-like love and nurturing has been passed down through generations and is as strong as ever. 

From the collection of  Ms. Betty Wharton, Byram, MS

Commissioned for his 80th birthday, this portrait is of my uncle – one of the godliest men I have ever known.

From the collection of  Joyce Ellen Williams, Oakland, CA

​An alternate pose from the resource photos provided for my uncle’s 80th birthday commissioned portrait. I couldn’t resist drawing it for my own collection.

​Commissioned by Copiah Bank for inclusion in the collection of boardroom portraits of past and current Presidents and CEOs dating back to 1891. What an honor to have contributed to that collection.

From the collection of  Copiah Bank, Hazlehurst, MS

Portrait of a lifetime friend, commissioned by his wife Beverly.

From the collection of  Leon and Beverly Bridges, Ridgeland, MS

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One of those “just for being you” gifts, commissioned by Penny’s most devoted companion and friend after a very intense search to find me.

A surprise 30th wedding anniversary gift commissioned by another lifetime friend and fan. 

From the collection of  Brian and Laura Lamb, Jakarta, on the island of Java, Indonesia

A commission to honor the memory of an exceptional young man, son, student and classmate.

From the collection of  Michelle Jacobs, Madison, MS

A gifted student athlete and model son with a signature smile.

From the collection of  Phil and Dana Lang, Jackson, MS

The first in a series of four precious grandchildren. Ann Claire is one unique little girl, and capturing resource and reference shots was like photographing a hummingbird.

Commissioned by Dr. Vic and Sherry Walsh, McComb, MS

The second in a series of four precious grandchildren. Capturing his sweet, silly and sneaky personality was a challenge, but I think I got it.

Commissioned by Dr. Vic and Sherry Walsh, McComb, MS

Captured in the innocence of childhood, possibly the most inquisitive and intelligent child I have ever met.

From the collection of  Dr. Thomas and Emily Mosley, Ridgeland, MS

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The third addition to this four-part series. What an honor to be asked to create something that will be an heirloom for Tyler's grandchildren.

Commissioned by Dr. Vic and Sherry Walsh, McComb, MS

​Captured in the innocence of childhood, an angelic pose commissioned by her proud and loving grandmother Mama Kat.

From the collection of  Kathleen Moore, Flora, MS

The mischievous little brother to Allie. Not quite as angelic, but he has his moments. Commissioned by his proud and loving grandmother Mama Kat.

From the collection of  Kathleen Moore, Flora, MS

A Christmas gift commission of an adopted angel. Of course they all are, are they not? 
Follow a wonderfully heartwarming blog written by her forever mother at russandmegan.blogspot.com, 
where Millie Janalee is a common and reoccurring subject of the day.

Commissioned by Rev. Dennis and Susan Smith, Corinth, MS

An alternate pose from the resource photos shot for the original commission. I couldn’t pass it up as another opportunity for a good portrait sample.

The first precious daughter of Robby and Jessica Followell. What an exciting ongoing commission to create portraits of each of their three children as they turn five years old. I shouldn’t mention the intimidation factor, as Robby is one of the most sought after portrait photographers in the nation.

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From the collection of Mason and Josie Stacy, Tallahassee, FL

A boy with his favorite horse. This was a wonderful opportunity to be part of a Father’s Day surprise, commissioned by a proud and loving mom.

From the collection of  Richard and Mary Mills, Flora, MS

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​A boy with his favorite dog. The second of a two-portrait Father’s Day surprise.

From the collection of Richard and Mary Mills, Flora, MS

Acquired before birth from one of the most prestigious Spaniel bloodlines and noted kennels in North America, Lucy may be the most devoted lap dog and errand companion I have ever seen. 

From the collection of  Mac and Lyla Elliot, Flora, MS

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A Christmas gift from a loving fiance commissioned for her soon to be husband. His beloved duck dog Tucker.

Gizmo is one of two very spoiled Chihuahuas which made for an awesome Father’s Day gift commission.

From the collection of John and Suzi Broderick, Jackson, MS

Callie is the second of two very spoiled Chihuahuas which made for an awesome Father’s Day gift commission.

From the collection of John and Suzi Broderick, Jackson, MS

A team roping champion whose owner was gracious enough to allow me to take reference photos of them at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds during the Dixie National Rodeo – the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River. I thought it ironic to do a graphite drawing of a horse named “Charcoal”.

A late afternoon pose of a stunning Appaloosa on the warmup grounds of the Fordice Equine Center in Jackson, MS. Another gracious owner allowed the reference shots, but I failed to get the horse’s name. So I researched really cool horse names and found “Dandy Man Zip” and innocently lettered it into this sample portrait. So . . . if the real “Dandy Man Zip” would call me, I’d love to do your portrait. I’m sorry I stole your name.

An alternate pose from the collection of reference photos. Hey, Dandy Man Zip, I’m still waiting for your call.

JC Bears Freckles, a beautiful participant at an American Paint Horse Association event at the Fordice Equine Center in Jackson, MS. I’ve never understood how horses get their names. You can probably tell I’m not a horse guy; I just love to draw them and I’d love to draw yours.

From the collection of Joseph and Dr. Emily Johnson, DO. Jackson, Mississippi

Barrel racers from Ruston, LA at the Fordice Equine Center in Jackson, MS. The bond between a horse and his owner captured in a tender moment before a long ride home.

Inspired by elements of my wife Pam’s innocent childhood.

A tribute to my junior high school art teacher, mentor and friend, Kenneth M. Quinn. The plumb-line is a recurring element in many of his own works, especially his assemblage constructions created from found materials. Here it represents the mark he impressed upon countless students through his investment and influence toward the development of the many phases of their young lives – not just in art. The triangular wooden form represents myself and how I have hovered under that mark since the day I met him. 

I donated this work to him and Mississippi College where he was bestowed an honorary doctorate degree for his 15 years of service there as a professor, after 33 years of teaching at Whitten Junior High School in Jackson, MS.

From the collection of  Kenneth M. Quinn and Mississippi College, Clinton, MS

A testament of a true artist through the hands of Kenneth Quinn, whose hands are never void of whatever spirit da Vinci is referring to. Be it mental or physical, to Quinn it is always spiritual.

A tribute to Jill Winch’s courageous and victorius battle over cancer. More importantly, the necessity of being surrounded by the healing touch and support of a godly family, friends, angels and the hands of the Great Physician himself.

From the collection of Terry and Jill Winch, Ridgeland, MS