Elli VIII Brian R. Donnelly Framed (behind Conservation Glass) to

Framed (behind Conservation Glass) to 16 x 20 inches

and Penland School of Craft

and Dark Phoenix

and wood-stains to finish off my surfaces

Elli VIII Brian R. Donnelly Framed (behind Conservation Glass) toOil on wood 16 x 20 in. 2022 "My work is a celebration of the unique identities that pepper our contemporary society. I was trained to paint portraits with a very classic approach, the emphasis being on composition, technical skills, and achieving a strong likeness. However, through the development of my own voice as an artist, I've come to use portraits as a means of forming relationships with and connecting to the individuals that I paint. My