Gaye Frances Willard, Portrait Artist

Name: Gaye Frances Willard, Portrait Artist
Address: 4554 Pierce Lane, Trinity, NC, 27370, US
Telephone: +13366883884
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Works of Art is an art studio located in the beautiful countryside near Shepherd's Mountain in North Carolina. Open by appointment

Gaye Frances Willard is the owner & sole artist, specializing in portraiture. Portraits can be commissioned in oil, pastel or pencil.

09/11/2026

When you study a face in order to paint a likeness, it is an intimate process. You. Alone. A blank canvas, and only snapshots of a person you never knew, but somehow it feels as if you do.
This is a portrait burned in my memory. It was commissioned by a sister, needing a significant remembrance of her brother, the place he worked, and a father who had taken them sailing on the Hudson River.
He was at work on September 11, 2001 and lost his life when the towers fell. I didn't know him but I know his face. It has made personal to me every person who died on that day. Each one had a face known by those who loved them. Their deaths mattered. They still matter. They are missed and remembered. May we never forget.

"In Memory of Alex"

09/02/2026

New arrival: “A Thousand Words” — a 14x14 Giclée reproduction on archival paper.
Sometimes words can't capture what the heart feels. This reproduction is from the series, The Least Of These, and features images of those sometimes forgotten, or marginalized in our society. Wordlessly, this piece captures the silent bond of care and compassion between a young girl and a foster child. It was a blessing for me to capture a story that deserves to be seen and felt.
Thank you, Thomas and Erin Enyart for allowing me to use Aslynn's image for this meaningful work.
Add this timeless piece to your collection for just $45. Shop now: https://wix.to/7erN3VQ

09/02/2026

New arrival: Maasai Chief, Back to Africa: The Mini Series — 11x14 Giclee reproduction on archival paper. The first release from my Back to Africa Series. These paintings are based on images from my return trip to Africa after serving there as a missionary. The first release in the series captures the colorful and unique dress of the Maasai tribe. Available now for $35. Shop here: https://wix.to/drfmHcn

08/27/2026

Happy #12 birthday to Jasper! 💕

12/26/2025

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” - Isaiah 9:6

12/25/2025

On this holy day, we pause to celebrate the greatest gift ever given. May the wonder of Christ’s birth fill your heart with peace, hope, and joy.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and abundant blessings as we step into a new year, trusting in His love, His promises, and His presence with us always.

12/22/2025

These portraits gently remind us that the beauty of the season is found not in the hustle and bustle, but in quiet worship and humble reflection.

May this Christmas season invite peace into your home and draw your heart back to the Savior at the center of it all.

12/19/2025

“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.” John 1:14

Christmas is the moment heaven touched earth. This is the story we return to every Christmas. Hope entering the world, quietly and completely.

12/15/2025

“Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” John 1 verse 29.

In Behold The Lamb, a quiet moment of reverence draws our eyes to the heart of the Gospel. The Child who came in humility is the Lamb who would one day carry the weight of the world’s sin.

This portrait invites us to pause, to look again, and to remember the beauty of salvation given through Christ.

12/13/2025

As an artist and author, nothing brings me greater joy than knowing that the inspiration behind the work finds a home in one of you! "The Merriest Christmas Ever" was written with the deep desire that children know the Christmas story... the story of Jesus. It was also my intent to tie every element of our celebration of this wonderful season to HIS story. If this little book never does anything else, it has already served an eternal purpose. On more than one occasion, I have heard that a child accepted Christ after reading the book and a few years ago, a teacher sent me the following message:
"I am just grateful for the blessing your story bestowed upon my students. It was so powerful that I almost started crying tears of joy in the middle of the story; they were so engaged and enthralled. My students are four and five years old so I know they don't truly understand all of it yet but after we read your story over half my class said that they accepted Jesus. We were discussing after your story how Jesus is a gift to the world but not everyone accepts that gift. I know that when they get older they will have to truly make that commitment to Christ but it is heartening to know they are at least on the path to salvation. Their innocence and faith are refreshing in this day in age.
May the Lord continue to use you to spread his message. Thank you and Blessings,"
Angie Brown
If you would like to share the story of how one little girl learns the story of Jesus, it is available on my website. https://www.portraitartistnc.com/product-page/the-merriest-christmas-ever

Address

4554 Pierce Lane
Trinity, NC
27370

Telephone

+13366883884

Website

http://www.portraitartistnc.com/

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