Rich and Christina

double portrait of young couple — Gwenn Seemel
*Rich* and *Christina*
2006
acrylic on bird’s eye piqueé
14 x 22 inches (combined dimensions)

I created this pair of matched paintings for Rich and Christina’s wedding. I met Rich in high school. At the time, he was going by “Richie” and I was going by “Gwennie.” Luis, Kristina, Celeste, Paul, James, and Kristin are just some of the high school friends I’ve painted since learning to go by my given name.