Sally Fairfax portrait

We featured Sally Fairfax in our July issue and I painted this portrait of her for the layout. She was a George Washington's neighbor before he met Martha. They were avid penpals and lifelong friends. Many historians like to suggest that their relationship was more than platonic, but there is no solid proof. That's what makes a good story, right?

The painting is in oil. I made the wood support and stretched the linen, also. The actual painting is large, 30x42 inches. It looks great in our living room, but it can look great in yours, too.