At last I do not know how to draw.
— Hokusai
1760 — 1849
Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of eighty and gradually approach eighteen.
— Mark Twain
The portraitist does not have to represent the truth of change — only to give stability to one beautiful moment.
— George Eliot
(paraphrased)
(5) Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
(6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Oil paintings need no introduction. Properly cared for, they last for centuries.
While Brown-tones
and Watercolors are exciting and affordable options for many collectors,
there is just something indescribably special about a portrait painted in
oil. You can almost smell the linseed oil and turpentine from the artist's
studio now! From miniatures to life-size... for over the mantelpiece
or
for the hall of collegiate or corporate presidents, an original oil by Bette
Rodgers makes a statement indeed!
NAVIGATING THE GALLERY: You may randomly click on any image to enlarge it. To go through
the entire Gallery on this page, click on the first icon to enlarge the image. Then mouse over and click
on the right side of the image to move forward, the left side to move backward. Alternativley, you may use the right and left arrow keys to move forward and backward. When you are finished, click
outside the enlarged image or on the CLOSE X icon. Enjoy!
Imagine what a special custom heirloom portrait Bette Rodgers can create for you from your photographs. Bette specializes in working from old, damaged, faded photos — or creating one portrait from multiple photos. Let the Artist go to work for you today! You will be glad you did!
Call toll-free: 1-800-57-BETTE — (1-800-572-3883)
Cell: 434 660-2511
or send e-mail here.