“Water Goblet” Painting by Sophia Ehrlich, March 2003, Watercolor. This was Sophia’s first attempt to paint glass. She also painted a Waterford crystal statue equally as impressive. Then moved on to more complex animal and people portraits. Perhaps she was content with her uncanny innate ability to paint clear glass, but she did not paint any other still life pictures with glass after 2003. … Continue…Water Goblet

“Untitled” (Lady Smelling Roses) Painting by Sophia Ehrlich, February 2003 Watercolor. This elegant painting reminds me of Sophia. She was a true lady and appreciated the little things in life, like to scent of flowers. Sophia told me she had fun painting the woman’s hair, especially the beads. … Continue…Untitled (Lady Smelling Roses)

Sophia painted this self-portrait of herself as a child safe on the back of this glowing stallion. She said she imagined him carrying her away to happy new adventures. … Continue…Little Shirley

“Elizabeth Rose” Painting by Sophia Ehrlich, December 2002, Watercolor. This is a portrait of Elizabeth Rose, Sophia’s granddaughter (and my daughter!) at age 3. Elizabeth is smelling tulips sent to her by Sophia. … Continue…Elizabeth Rose

Untitled (“Julie’s Demo”) Painting by Sophia Ehrlich, December 11, 2002 Watercolor. Sophia noted on the foot of this painting “mainly Julie’s demo.” Julie was her painting instructor.
Sophia would admire the talents of her teacher and others in her class and always seem to sell herself short. When Sophia showed me this painting I thought it lacked something. The colors are nice, but there is something ordinary in its execution. Sophia did not agree with me and longed to be able to “paint with ease.” … Continue…Untitled (Julie’s Demo)