Gaye Frances Willard, Portrait Artist

Gaye Frances Willard, Portrait Artist 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.

“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 ...
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


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



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




“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 rev...
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.



As an artist and author, nothing brings me greater joy than knowing that the inspiration behind the work finds a home in...
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

“Tell Me The Story of Jesus.”This painting captures a quiet moment where the wonder of Christmas is passed from one hear...
12/12/2025

“Tell Me The Story of Jesus.”

This painting captures a quiet moment where the wonder of Christmas is passed from one heart to another. You do not need a big stage or a crowd to share His story. God will always place someone in your path who needs to hear it.

Matthew 1:21 reminds us of the message at the center of it all. “Thou shall call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins.”

May this portrait inspire you to tell His story with love and courage.




“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11
12/10/2025

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:11




In “The Reason”, the familiar joys of Christmas surround Santa, yet the center of the scene is the open Word in his hand...
12/08/2025

In “The Reason”, the familiar joys of Christmas surround Santa, yet the center of the scene is the open Word in his hands.

John 3:16 gently reminds us why the season holds such wonder. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son...

Every light, every gift, every tradition finds its meaning in that truth. Christ came. Therefore, Christmas is.

Reproductions of “The Reason” are available now.




In “Every Knee Shall Bow”, Santa comes not to give, but to acknowledge the greatest gift ever given. The world slows, th...
12/05/2025

In “Every Knee Shall Bow”, Santa comes not to give, but to acknowledge the greatest gift ever given. The world slows, the light softens, and the manger becomes the center of everything.



Every portrait in my Christmas Collection carries a deeper meaning, a quiet reminder of the true heart of Christmas. In ...
12/03/2025

Every portrait in my Christmas Collection carries a deeper meaning, a quiet reminder of the true heart of Christmas. In “Every Knee Shall Bow - A Christmas Collection”, you can pull the curtain back on each painting and discover the story, the scripture, and the message that inspired it.

These pages invite you to pause, reflect, and see Christmas through a lens of hope and worship.

Bring this meaningful collection into your home this season; visit portraitartistnc.com today!



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4554 Pierce Lane
Trinity, NC
27370

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