Oil on linen
Artist Gin Stone was a friend of the owners of The Frying Pan Gallery in Wellfleet MA and I approached her on Facebook about painting her. She had these amazing dark blue eyes, was an artist, and a strong, confident, and authentic woman who had no problem being nude. We instantly connected. So I went to Cape Cod to photograph her in her studio. There were props everywhere and she wasn’t shy. I choose this image because it represented her as an avid environmentalist and fighter for doing the right thing whether it be marching on Washington or supporting a friend in need. The axe was a perfect symbol of her strengths and the pose fit her candid and outspoken personality. The bracelet was made out of retired fishing line which is the tapestry of her sculptures. She is powerful and invincible. This painting is part of the Count Ibex Collection.