Artists Of Texas Contemporary Paintings and Art

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord For purchase information click   HERE . To view my blog click HERE . This is another vintage mugshot.  I really struggled with this one.  Painting from a black and white photograph taken decades and decades ago is not an easy task.  However, when I saw her glasses I had to paint her.  She had a scarf wrapped around her neck that I painted and then wiped it out.  I'm afraid it did me in.  I'm pleased with how she turned out with those iconic glasses.

8x8 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord For purchase information click   HERE . To view my blog click HERE . This young woman was arrested in March of 1928.  I found it interesting that most of the mugshots of this era included three photos, a profile, a straight on, and a full body portrait.  Some of the people in these mugshots had some interesting clothing and poses.  Some of the clothing were very dapper, especially with the men.  To view other painted vintage mugshots take a look at  Kathleen Coy's blog .