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)

Untitled (Flowers In Small Vase) Painting By Sophia Ehrlich, November 2002 Watercolor. Sophia loved painting in washes. She would tell me that paint was all about light and translucence. From the beginning, Sophia would play with paints to create deep, dark colors that through her masterful brush strokes still felt light and translucent. … Continue…Untitled (Flowers In Small Vase)

“Bird of Paradise” Painting By Sophia Ehrlich, November 2002 Watercolor. This is one of only two watercolor paintings where Sophia used a splatter brush technique. The second she also painted in November 2002, calling it simply, “Flower Study #2.” … Continue…Bird Of Paradise