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Portrait of a Sheriff

20" x 24", Oil on Canvas Sheriff Keller was my Captain at the time I was injured in 1990. He then became the Sheriff of Clark County, Nevada. Sheriff Keller had helped my family and I through the 5 operations I had to undergo and with rehabilitation. I did this painting for him as a gift for his kindness and concern for one of his officers. The police department had an art show where Sheriff Keller was able to unveil the painting. He was pleasently shocked and surprized to stand there and view this portrait of himself in full uniform; with the American flag in the background. Emotions welled up for we both knew what each other was feeling and, what we had gone through together. He has since retired and has the painting in his private collection. **Portrait Commissions accepted, upon request**

16 Comments

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Cindy Sugg 03 Oct 2008

You've done a wonderful job on this..I'm sure he was overwhelmed...what a great gift

Athena Thomas 06 Nov 2005

AAGGH! I live in Carson City, NV... how AWESOME to see one of Nevada's Finest painted so gloriously!!

Renata Cavanaugh 13 Jul 2005

Fantastic work

Casey Catton 13 Jul 2005

This is a fantastic portrait, very skillfully done. I especially like the toned down colors, and the awesome details in his uniform. The skintones are perfect, too...excellent work!

Artist Reply: Casey, Your comments are valued and respected, Thank you!

Jessica Morgan 12 Jul 2005

I love this portrait, your work is spectacular....what a wonderful gift for someone so special and helpful...

joan warburton 12 Jul 2005

You are so incredibly talented! This is just wonderful! He must have loved this.

Nancy Costley 12 Jul 2005

Spectacular work and touching story!

Christine brand 12 Jul 2005

Love n Law! what a great painting n honor for U both to realize this occasion for as long as life holds it safe within cherished halls. Awesome!

Terry Bullard 12 Jul 2005

A wonderful portrait, tones are great, great composition and rendering - he must be very proud, what an honor and a gift.

Emily Reed 12 Jul 2005

You have captured that lawman "look." Well done.

Artist Reply: Thank you Emily for your comment.

Diana Hume 12 Jul 2005

Wonderful work. Great details and sentiment. Thankyou for sharing.

Artist Reply: Thanks Diana for viewing and commenting.

jennifer blenkinsopp 12 Jul 2005

excellent oil painting, right down to the smallest detail.

Artist Reply: Thank you for your comment. nice gallery as well.

eileen martin 12 Jul 2005

fantastic, detailed, and realistic work:)

Jan Christensen 12 Jul 2005

Beautiful gift and a wonderful portrait!

Anonymous Guest 12 Jul 2005

What a wonderful gift!

thea walstra 12 Jul 2005

Outstanding work

Artist Reply: Thank you Thea. Much appreciated!