“American Son” — My Latest Watercolor

Commissioned Piece – Not For Sale

“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.”

—Thomas Paine, 1776


7 responses to ““American Son” — My Latest Watercolor”

  1. Chuck Harris Avatar

    it looks like my foster son. i wish that it was for sale.

  2. Brenda Avatar

    Randy, You may want to reconsider the not for sale on this piece. I believe you could make a million if you decided to make more and open it up to the public. I would certainly by one. It is a beautiful picture and I love the caption to so with it.

  3. Ken Avatar

    This is a very moving painting! It reminds me of my fathers sacrifice as a POW. Of course the fact that the boy is my grandson doesn’t hurt either. Excellent job of capturing a special moment and a special boy.

  4. Audra Krell Avatar

    Oh the joy in that boy’s face! And the perfect quote to go with it. I love it.

    1. Randy Elrod Avatar

      @Audra Krell, Thanks so much, Audra!

  5. Scott Fowler Avatar

    That’s my son. I LOVE IT! Thank you, thank you, thank, you Randy!
    Total objectivity is not possible, for obvious reasons, but this has to be one of your best works! I’m on my way over to pick it up! If you have to leave town…leave it in the mail-box. JUST KIDDING!