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Artist Statement:
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I have always been fascinated
by faces,
human and animal, young and
old.
There is so much in a face:
the life one has led,
or the possibilities of a life
yet to come.
I strive with each portrait
to capture not only the
likeness of the person or
companion,
but their personality and
experiences as well.
I do not want to merely copy a
form, a photograph can do that
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I want to make the life and
the spark of each painting
leap from the canvas.
Until that happens, the
portrait is not complete.
Some portraits are of
companions who have passed
away
and who live on in a loving
gaze and a fondly remembered
face.
I work with a number of
charitable groups.
A portion of the commissions
generated by every portrait
is donated to charity, shelter
and protective organizations.
A portion of the commissions
generated by every animal
portrait
is donated to animal rescue
operations.
The images on these pages are
very rough impressions of the
actual paintings.
If you have any questions or
suggestions or would like...
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Artist Galleries:
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Artist Reviews:
Comments from clients who have
received work:
My gosh, Buddy looks like he
could just jump off the page
into my lap! Cody's jawline
and ears are sooo perfect. I
just can't get over the
likeness you have captured of
them both. I am truly thrilled
and can'...
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Collections:
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Commissions:
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Exhibitions for Liz Van Der Werff:
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Warehouse Center for the Arts
September 15 - 30, 2002
Corsicana, Texas
Solo Show
July 8 - August 15, 2001
Warehouse Center for the Arts
Corsicana, Texas
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