A Wedding Commission...or not?

 Patron Saints

I recently finished another painting, that of two saints' portraits for a wedding gift. No, unfortunately I was not commissioned to do this piece. I kind of started a tradition among our family. A few years ago I painted a picture for my Sister's wedding, and now too, I continued the tradition and will so in the future...potentially 6 more...what did I get myself into? But I enjoy painting and art.

I juggled a couple different ideas in my head before I finalized the composition. The first being a portrait of them, then of their confirmation saints, and finally I decided to go with their patron saints of their occupations.

A lawyer for the bride...Saint Thomas Moore

A paramedic for the groom...Saint Michael the Archangel

I composed this piece on an 18 by 24 inch pre-stretched canvas with acrylic paints...I should add in one months time. It was kind of like, "Oh I should continue the painting tradition." So I did.

- Below are some in progress photos of the painting.

And the final photo is below.

I know both, the bride and groom (my brother) looked at it before they left on their trip, but I am not sure what they thought of it...I hope they liked it.

Thanks again for all who read my blog.

Feel free to guess what my next drawing will be, I'll give you a hint.

-Hint - November.

    These quotes are not hints.

- One of the greatest problems of our time is that many are schooled but few are educated. Nobody owns anything but everyone is rich - for what greater wealth can there be than cheerfulness, peace of mind, and freedom from anxiety?

    -Saint Thomas Moore