Painting History: My New Portrait of Governor John Bagley
I’m thrilled to finally share a project that has been a true labor of love and history. As the artist-in-residence for the Michigan State Capitol, I recently had the honor of painting a new portrait of Governor John Bagley—the man who actually oversaw the construction of the building where my work now hangs. It was a unique challenge to capture the spirit of a leader from 150 years ago, and I’m proud to see him finally take his rightful place among his peers in the Capitol collection.