Looking Back

Some of my favorite women's portraits...click on the image for a larger version and the identity of the sitter.
















DECADE WRAP-UP

Brushes With Fame is meant to serve as a supplement to my web site
http://www.louisbriel.com

As we enter a new decade I thought I should include work from the last decade that has not been seen on either site. Please click on any image to see a larger version.

A detail of my portrait of Carrie Hamilton (Carol Burnett's daughter) shows her exuberant spirit and lasting legacy of love and laughter.

















A portrait of my friend, NY Times best-selling writer Christopher Rice, captures the intensity he brings to his novels.

















A portrait of actor/ singer Jay Brannan portrays his soulful nature.

















A double portrait of Alexander Christenson captures his complexity as a photographer, cinematographer and designer.
















Mark and David are life partners.
















Actor Rich Delia posed for me in 2006.



















Commissioned portraits of professionals, socialites, and children comprise a major part of my work. Here are few from recent years that have not been posted before.

Dr. Jesse Cumbia



















Mrs. Marge Camenzind



















and a number of chidren's portraits, both full frame and detail....









































I encourage you to explore more fully below and view previous entries in Brushes With Fame.

A New Painting















Nathan Kanne

Professor Williamson























On April 8, 2009 at the College of William and Mary, a portrait of the late Richard Williamson was unveiled at a private ceremony at the home of President and Mrs. W. Taylor Reveley III. The portrait hangs at the William and Mary School of Law.

ASPEN, R.I.P.



















Aspen is gone, but not forgotten. She was my favorite subject in 2006. My condolences to her owners Mark and Todd.

A New Portrait





Paul and Nell Pusey
30" X 30"
Collection of the Pusey Family

The Puseys, now deceased, are pictured as they appeared about 1975.