“Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”
Abraham Lincoln
Kirk Douglas
I painted this digital portrait of one of my favorite actors from Hollywood’s golden era, Kirk Douglas (as Vincent Van Gogh in the film, “Lust For Life”).
This is my attempt to paint In the style of the artist he portrayed.
“The biggest spur to my interest in art came when I played van Gogh in the biographical film Lust For Life. The role affected me deeply. I was haunted by this talented genius who took his own life, thinking he was a failure.”
– Kirk Douglas
Harriet Tubman
“I was conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can’t say – I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.”
Harriet Tubman
Kobe Bryant
Farewell, Kobe . . .
The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.
– Kobe Bryant
Anne Frank
In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.
– Anne Frank
Rain On The Just
“ He makes His sun rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”
– Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:45)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2020: “I Have A Dream”
I painted this portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a few years ago for a friend and it reminds me of the fact that he had a dream . . .
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’”
– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Read Doctor King’s Biography on Wikipedia
Prints Are Available:
Continue reading “Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2020: “I Have A Dream””Double-Minded
My first painting of the year: “Double Minded”, painted on an iPad Pro with Adobe Fresco.
Check out my process: Double Minded
Flesh Replaces Stone
Happy New Year! Here’s a time-lapse of my last painting of 2019, a digital watercolor entitled: “Flesh Replaces Stone”
‘I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.’ – Ezekiel 36:26
Painted with Adobe Fresco mobile app on iPad Pro
Vietnam Veteran: Bennett Traylor, USAF (Ret.)
As part of my continuing tribute to Spokane area Veterans, This portrait is to honor my fellow veteran, close personal friend and brother in Christ, Bennett Traylor (Tray).
I met Tray twenty years ago at the Base Chapel at Fairchild Air Force Base after I returned from a deployment.
I’ve continually been impressed with Tray’s willingness to help others, his outgoing personality and cheerful disposition even in adverse situations. I admire him not only for his service to our country, but his ongoing service to our veterans in the community through the VA and also to me personally. This portrait is a small token of my appreciation for all he does! God bless you brother, Tray!
(Presentation Photos: https://romeroartwork.com/2019/12/06/trays-portrait-presentation/)
Veteran Bio:
Name: Bennett Traylor
Service: USAF
Dates Served: December 1971 – January 1992
Rank: MSgt
MOS/AFSC: Civil Engineering
War: Vietnam
Medal: Achievement Medal
Stations:
Sheppard AFB TX; Dyess AFB, TX; Guam; Thailand; Vietnam (Linebacker II – ‘72-‘73); Little Rock AFB, AR; Korea; Travis AFB, CA; Bergstrom AFB, TX; Yokota AB, Japan;
Retired from active duty at Fairchild AFB, WA.
Best part of serving: All the friends made – Enrichment of life.
Worst: Dealing with racist individuals.
If you had to do over again what would you do differently?
I would have volunteered for more overseas assignments and Texas.
What would you say to a young person considering the military?
It’s the best place to grow up to learn about discipline and responsibility.
Tray continues to serve the community and fellow veterans – He currently works at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Facility.