RenMorning
Fine art print - Renaissance Morning
Renaissance Morning - Winner of The Portrait Master Award, Gold 2021
Renaissance Morning
Winner, Sue Bryce Portrait Master Award, Gold 2021
This image, titled Renaissance Morning, is designed to blend the elements of a classic painting from the Renaissance style with the modern technology of a digital darkroom. The goal was to create a portrait that smudges the line between photography and classic oil paintings. It’s a mix of old and new blended in such a way that it’s hard to tell them apart.
The Print
Available in a variety of sizes, up to 40x60”
Available on a selection of substrates including Cotton Rag, Canvas, and Metallic.
Offered for sale for the first time since 2021. Limited offering through 2027 only.
The dress
A gathered satin skirt and an off-the-shoulder velvet top, the color of Italian red wine. My mother’s vintage lace lines the sleeves. I made the dress.
The window
A 16th century window design that halos her head in an angelic style, a nod to her abundant faith. I built the window.
The light
Four strobes: one behind the window, a snoot on the flowers, a grid on the dress, and a large soft box as the main light.
The time
Almost two weeks to plan, build, paint, and sew. Then came props. A vintage table, a pedestal, an old apple basket. Plus several days to decide how to light it.
What’s in the picture?
Laura brought Neo, a baby goat, along with a gentle rooster named Red, and a tiny baby bunny to the studio. Her story wouldn’t be complete without her animals.
The water pitcher stands for purity, a goat for independence and faith, a baby bunny for new life and a rooster as the herald of the morning.
By placing a low country white camellia in her hair, the piece nods to the traditional Renaissance symbolism of white roses — unblemished purity, chastity, and a lady’s virtue.
One day, Laura noticed she was approaching Wisdom and it made her feel old. Among the commenters who patted her gently was me. I said, “Bring me a goat and a chicken. I can fix it.”
“This is my shot of Laura’s soul.”