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“First in Freedom!”
General George Washington, 1776
Acrylic on gallery stretched canvas
30x40x1.5”

The red that surrounds him is reminiscent of the flag’s bold stripes, the banner of a nation that didn’t yet exist. It’s also the red of the ground at Trenton, at Brandywine, at Valley Forge.

Washington was 44 years old when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. At that time he was already commanding an army of farmers and tradesmen against what was considered the most powerful military on earth. In that era, when most men stood between 5’6” and 5’8”, he was physically impossible to ignore. However it was something in his eyes, steady, trustworthy, passionate, and undeceived, that made men follow him into winter without boots.

He led his army to ultimate victory. When the revolution was over, when lesser men might have seized a crown, he went home to Mount Vernon to be a gentleman farmer. However he came back in 1787 to preside over the Constitutional Convention, lending his enormous credibility to a fragile document that desperately needed it. It was two years later that in 1789, at 57 years old, he became the first President of the United States. This wasn’t because he wanted power, but because the nation couldn’t imagine beginning without him.

If you’re looking for a statement piece, a true conversation starter, and the kind of artwork your friends will envy, this is the piece. Once it has fully cured, it will be headed to Bleu Gallery in Dahlonega Ga.

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**Sold**
The King has left the building. My Elvis painting has sold, and I’m grateful it connected with someone enough to take it home.

“The BUCK STOPS Here”
President Harry S Truman
20x20x1.5”
Acrylic on Gallery-Stretched Canvas

At the dawn of the nuclear age, President Harry S. Truman held the fate of Western civilization in his hands. He ended World War II, desegregated the Armed Forces, launched a plan to rebuild Western Europe, and proposed national health insurance twenty years before the country was ready.

He worked nearly nonstop. On a single day during his presidency, he awarded a Marine the Medal of Honor in the morning, survived an assassination attempt at noon, and still kept his two o’clock appointment at Arlington National Cemetery, where he spoke at the grave of a highly respected British Army officer.

He left Washington with nothing. No pension, no government office, no aides, and no protection detail. His only income was a $112.56 monthly military pension from his days as a WWI artillery captain. When his Presidency ended, without fanfare or motorcade, he got on a train and went home to Independence, Missouri. There he bought a used Chrysler, and tried to blend back into ordinary life. He answered his own phone, replied personally to thousands of letters, and walked the streets of his hometown every morning fast enough that reporters sometimes couldn’t keep up. He never wrote a bitter word about anyone. He never chased a headline to stay relevant. He just lived and let his work speak for itself.

This portrait is heading to Bleu Gallery in Dahlonega, GA just in time for Memorial Day.

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Echoes of Freedom Sale - Honoring Memorial Day!!!
Nearly all original paintings are on sale for up to 65% off - in honor of the men and women who gave everything for our freedom.

Patriots pause to remember the brave men and women of America’s armed forces who have stood watch over freedom for 250 years. I try to weave their hardship and sacrifice into every brushstroke, every color, every canvas.

You’ll find the sale works in person at Bleu Gallery (my two walls only) or shop a wider selection online at StudioDrawdy.com where free shipping is available on all website orders. Free shipping is exclusive to website purchases.

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“Reclaiming the Nation”
Acrylic on 16x20x1.5” gallery wrapped canvas

This portrait of Uncle Sam carries the phrase “I Want My Country Back”, a message that has echoed through American history and tends to resurface whenever power shifts in Washington. It’s a sentiment that seems to cross party lines and speaks to many. This piece was delivered Friday to Spotlight on Art along with 22 other paintings that will be part of the show. A dedicated team of volunteers is now carefully preparing each work so it’s presented at its absolute best. The VIP event is now over and opening day is tomorrow!
Spotlight on Art brings together more than 400 artists from across the Southeast and has generated nearly $2 million in art sales over its five day run. It’s an honor to be included among such a broad and talented group.
I’ll be at the show on Friday during the Cocktails & Canvases event and would love to see you there.
More details here: https://www.trinityatl.org/spotlight-on-art

Another sweet (and slightly weather-adjusted) piece is at Spotlight on Art! This painting is extra special because it’s an actual illustration from the children’s ABC book “Did You See Those Cows?”

“Rr is for Ring” is framed in black and ready to hang…perfect on its own or grouped with others in a child’s room, playroom, or even a cozy guest room at MeMe’s house. It’s 1 of the 26 of the small herd of cow paintings that grew out of the book and continues to make me smile every time I see it. It’s 1 of the 12 that are at Spotlight on Art this year.

“Rr is for Ring”
Framed acrylic on canvas
12.75 x 12.75 x 1 in

Spotlight on Art
Jan. 26–31
Free & open to the public

Full details at: https://www.trinityatl.org/spotlight-on-art

“Hamilton” is a portrait of Alexander Hamilton, painted in acrylic on a 20 x 24 x 1.5 inch gallery wrapped canvas, drawing from the familiar likeness seen on the ten dollar bill. The intent here was to capture not just the face, but the intensity of a man who helped shape a nation before most people today have found their footing. By the age of 21, Hamilton was already a Founding Father. He went on to become the nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury, laying the groundwork for the American financial system. He played a central role in advocating for a strong federal government, founded the New York Post, and is widely regarded as the driving force behind the creation of the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Mint. His story also carries one of history’s starkest footnotes…he remains the only individual killed by a sitting Vice President of the United States.

This painting was delivered to Spotlight on Art yesterday along with 22 other works that I’ll have at the show. A dedicated team of volunteers is now carefully preparing each piece so they’re presented at their best, and I’m thankful for the care they bring to the process. Spotlight on Art is a six day event featuring over 400 artists from across the Southeast and generating approximately $2 million in art sales during the show. I’ll be at the show Friday during the Cocktails & Canvases event and would love to see you there.

Learn more about the show here: https://www.trinityatl.org/spotlight-on-art

“Yy is for Yacht” announces that smooth sailing has officially begun! This painting features a confident cow sporting a yacht cap, ready to sail the open seas with a steady gaze and a little salty air in its soul. This cow feels right at home there, captain of its own imaginative voyage. This piece is an acrylic on a 12.75 x 12.75 x 1 inch framed canvas and is an original illustration from the children’s ABC book Did You See Those Cows?

This framed painting was delivered to Spotlight on Art yesterday along with the 12 different imaginative cows I’ll have at the show. The dedicated volunteers are now hard at work making sure each piece is displayed at its very best, and I’m grateful for the care they bring to every detail.

Spotlight on Art is the largest art show in the south running for six days and featuring over 400 artists from across the Southeast and generating approximately $2 million in art sales during the show. I’ll be at the show Friday during the Cocktails & Canvases event and would love to see you there.
Learn more about the show here: https://www.trinityatl.org/spotlight-on-art