Painting in the Sun

Back in July my friend, Steven, called me and asked if I wouldn't mind sitting for his so he could paint a portrait of me for his big summer project. I thought, heck why not! I was #5 of 47 portraits he painted for this project. Steven started painting me at around 4 in the afternoon and it was blazing hot! I love how he captured the heat on my face- i was so hot and totally sweaty while he was painting me! Last summer Steven did this project where he would paint people in one hour which I thought was so cool- it really shows how much talent he has! Here's his artist's statement on the project:

"The art scene in Provo is growing and fluctuating. "Hour Provo" is an effort to contribute to that growth and to allow the diverse people that make up our community to become the art themselves. These folks are just some of the elements and ingredients that represent Provo. Each individual’s portrait was captured in oil paints and painted directly from the live model in one hour.Our community has a wealth of diversity. Some have been here for multiple generations while others have been here only months. Some ask for money for food and some ask for political votes. There are musicians, businessmen, children, artists, mothers, students, old and young, poor and rich. There are many beliefs and many ethnic backgrounds. All are equal. Whether prominent or subtle, each individual is given the same attention as a part of "Hour Provo". Each is painted in one hour and each is equally represented."

Here's my portrait! Steven, you did a wonderful job and I know you will go far becuase you are so talented!