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SIBBELL, an American Hero, 16" x 20" oil on board
This is a painting of my interpretation of a little known young woman from the American Revolution. Everyone has heard of Paul Revere's famous ride to warn friends and neighbors that the British were coming, but there was someone else who rode through the night with a warning. Sixteen-year old Sybil Ludington became known as the Female Paul Revere. Her ride took place during a significant event in American History designed by the British Commanders to bring an end to the Revolution. The composition was developed using various historical records regarding her ride. The people depicted are my illustration of how I believed them to look, they in no way portray actual individuals. (There are various spellings of her name, the title I chose is that used on her headstone. Sibbell, Sybil, Sibyl)
DREAMING OF LIBERTY, 16" x 20" oil on board
This is a painting of my interpretation of the moment after General George Washington, Colonel George Ross and Robert Morris spoke with Betsy Ross about designing and sewing a flag for the new united colonies. They visited her upholstery shop in Philadelphia with a suggested design that contained six pointed stars, however, Betsy suggested a five pointed star instead. She demonstrated how to cut the pattern and now holds it in her hand as she thinks of this new project and what is to come for the United States of America.