Someone I don't know posted an old picture that her mom took in JC Penny way back. I loved the picture so much that I asked to paint it. Didn't realize the similarities with Girl with the Pearl Earring until I was about 98% done.
It's called Girl with Doorknocker Earrings.

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Really tried to capture his loneliness and isolation after he left the states. Happy with the result. The original is sold, but signed prints are available at chrisamdavis.com/shop starting at $45
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“Curved Walls Closing in” aka “The price is on the can though” #art #blackart #blacksky #oilpainting #obama #painting

“Man from Atlanta on a Red Sofa”

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My attempt at humanizing the presidential portrait.

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