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Illuminated by the Light of the World

January 2, 2024 by John Black

A portrait painting of my sister, Ann Black Nash

My sister was a very patient model. Here is another portrait painting I did when we were both teenagers. She is pensively sitting on the couch, looking out the window, cautiously wondering what is next.

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Portrait of Tara

June 21, 2023 by John Black

Portrait of Tara Groneman, a girl sitting with a dried leaf in her hands, acrylic on canvas, 1997
Portrait of Tara Groneman, acrylic on canvas, 1997-09-12

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My Sister Ann at 19

June 7, 2023 by John Black

A painting of my sister Ann at 19, sitting in a black chair in white pants and blouse, with a cigarette and drink.
A painting of my sister Ann at 19, acrylic on canvas, 22″ x 26″, 1973

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Portrait of Virginia Sanchez

May 26, 2023 by John Black

Portrait of a young woman in a wedding dress in all blue tones.
Portrait of Virginia Sanchez, acrylic on board, ~1975

Virginia sewed this wedding dress herself.

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Dagmar

May 1, 2023 by John Black

Nude woman wearing sunglasses and holding a club and a machete
Nude woman wearing sunglasses and holding a club and a machete, acrylic on masonite

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