If I Were A Rich Man

If I Were A RICH MAN is an image from Cuba, where a dear friend and superb photographer, Gini Pringle made this image.  From the moment I saw it, it made me smile.  I just and to paint this man.  He seemed satisfied with his lit cigar, and a lap and hat adorned with his roosters.  A colorful scene in many ways.  I hope you enjoy it.

I KNOW A SECRET.....

Some things are universal worldwide.

Children are beautiful.

This darling little girl was perched in her doorway in Cuba,

Mother not far behind her -- as my friend Gini, photographed her.

Smiling face and twinkling eyes,

Saying, "I know a SECRET....."

I couldn't wait to paint her.

Cheeseburger In Paradise....

I love painting whimsical stuff that makes me 

Here it is -- a big bite of heaven on a bun.  

Hope it makes you smile too.  YUMMMMM.

Dance Like Nobody's Looking

I have been experimenting with a more impressionistic approach

to humans and animals.  I love movement, and the human body is 

lovely to paint.  This was painted from memory of a model in class.

Queen of Havana

Nothing like an older lady enjoying her cigar

On the streets of Havana.

Image photographed by Gini Pringle.

Painted by Elle Gould.

BREW....

The image is a biker in a biker bar....

Courtesy of my biker image chasing, friend, Gini.

I caught him in the act of enjoying another brew,

While the action behind him rocks on.

Channel & Ralphy Silver

These lovely kiddos are Maltese munchkins.  

They are spirited and have an ATTITUDE about a lot of things!!  

I painted them as a special gift for my dear friends, Anne and Cary.

Happy Holidays!