Originals Art Gallery
For purchasing original works, please note that artwork pricing, delivery and insurance is included in shipping and handling fees. Customized framing is available for each work if requested and is priced separately from the artwork itself. Should you opt for no framing, the piece will arrive unframed, with a Private Collection Certificate of Authenticity in the name of the purchaser, unless a different name is provided. Some original works will arrive framed. Should a frame be included, framing details will be included in description.
Kindly include a day and evening number where you can be reached, as well as your best email address if more information or photo of framed piece is required. When your inquiry is received we will promptly contact you.
Please note that coloring on the Internet may differ slightly from that of the actual work of art. The digital photograph posted online is as close as possible to the piece that you will receive. However, coloring on the original is generally more vibrant and closer to the written description next to each image below.
Thank you for your interest in an original
Brenda Hillman work of art.
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| VILLAGE LIFE |
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Village Life is a 14” X 17”
Colored Pencil drawing on Vellum 100 lb Bristol Board. An expectant and nurturing mother and her two children, watch by the window as life moves along stress free in the village sun. Inspired by a trip to South Africa, this drawing is a constant reminder of the way of life there. This original will not be available as a Limited Edition print, but is available as one of the first Limited Edition Jigsaw Puzzles.
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| GIRL IN BLACK DRESS WITH WHITE DOTS |
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Girl in Black Dress with White Dots is a 14” X 17” Colored Pencil on paper with pastel background. Her braids and red tone skin frames out her ebony eyes and pouty mouth. Such a precious jewel.
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| MAUVEAN QUEEN |
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Mauvean Queen is a 14” x 17”
Colored Pencil on 80 lb Paper drawing of a desert queen whose regal grace and beauty still shows through as elegant even in the winds of sand.
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| MINNIE'S RED CHAIR |
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Minnie's Red Chair is an 18" x 24" colored pencil drawing on paper. We all have a special chair in our homes and Minnie's just happens to be red. Adorning her upsweeped hairstyle, is a dainty comb accessory. Her blue high collared blouse is closed at the neck by a flower, with light strokes of blue pastel in the background.
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| 104 YEARS |
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104 Years of living in every wrinkle is on this 14" x 17" colored pencil on paper. What else can be said about her. She is anyone's stoic grandmother or anyone's great-grandmother. Perking herself up in a yellow blouse, no name other than her years of toil were necessary to describe this drawing.
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| INTENSE WISDOM |
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Intense Wisdom translated into an intense stare by this old woman adorned in a yellow and rust shawl. This 18" x 24" colored pencil and pastel drawing is on 80 lb paper. No need to smile, she gives off a feeling of instinctively knowing what to do for whoever asks for her counsel and advice.
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| TEA PARTY DRESS UP |
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Tea Party Dress Up is an 18" x 24" colored pencil on 80 lb paper. How sweet to get dressed up for a special day for a make believe tea party with your best friend. Braids and a pouffy pony tail are the perfect hairstyle for frilly dresses, reminding us of childhood years gone by.
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| KISS ME |
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Kiss Me is an 18" x 24" colored pencil on ivory 100 lb paper. This charming couple reminds us of romantic innocence as they reach for each other's full lips for a big kiss. Colorful clothing and hair demonstrates meticulous detail in this piece that will brighten any wall space.
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| BALLERINA GIRL |
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Ballerina Girl is a 16" x 20" acrylic on canvas panel board. Wearing a pale green tu tu with leaves around the bodice, our ballerina has taken off her dancing shoes and holds them in her hands. She's graceful and covered in elegant sophistication. This work is framed in a black frame with touches of gold with pale green and soft ivory pink double mat to complement the colors of the piece.
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| CONTEMPLATION I |
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Caught up in thought, Contemplation I is a 18" x 24" acrylic painting on canvas panel board. The 3D effects of her yarn hair jump right off the canvas. When you add that satin flower accessory you add a little bit of southern whimsy. This work is uniquely shadow box framed and doubled matted in ivory with fillet that matches the dark brown frame and complements the piece.
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| CONTEMPLATION II |
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Deep in thought, Contemplation II is a 16" x 20" acrylic painting on canvas. The 3D effects of her yarn hair on our lovely girl are accessorized by her zebra print earring. This piece is shadow box framed and double matted in earth tones to complement the piece.
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| BLONDE BERNICE |
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Blonde Bernice is an 18" x 24" acrylic painting on canvas board with 3D effects on her blonde flocks made of jute. Her pearl necklace accentuates the neck and her rosey cheek and lips make Bernice a sassy classy lady. This work is shadow boxed framed with ivory double mat and fillet to match the gold frame that complements the piece.
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| BLONDE LUCILLE |
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Blonde Lucille is a 16" x 20" acrylic on canvas painting with her golden curls made of jute. Lucille's background is copper/bronze and double matted in earth tones, and enclosed in a shadow box frame.
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| CHOCOLATE PRINCESS |
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Chocolate Princess is a colored pencil drawing on 14" x 17" paper, with pastel background. Her earthy tones and braided hairstyle reminds you of someone in your family. Makes a great companion piece for grouping with Chocolate Queen.
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| CHOCOLATE QUEEN |
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Chocolate Queen is a colored pencil drawing on 14" x 17" bristol vellum with a pastel background. Our Queen's majestic profile is upstaged only by her jeweled adornment and regal hairstyling. Makes a lovely companion piece to Chocolate Princess.
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| WEDDING DAY |
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Wedding Day is a memorable day for all who exchange nuptials. This 18" x 24" colored pencil on 80 lb paper, can be a treasured keepsake whether you jumped the broom or said I do at the Justice of the Peace. Ethnic hair stylings and simply white outfits make this piece an ideal addition to any color scheme.
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| DIVA DOLL |
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Diva Doll is an art deco ethnic vibe acrylic painting on 20" x 30" canvas. Her hair, made of coated twine, makes her pincurls a unique twist to an old theme. Miss Diva's background is antique gold with ivory and taupe touches. This work is double matted in chocolate suede and light earth tones and framed in a gold/ivory frame.
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| MAGGIE |
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Maggie is a 12" x 16" acrylic painting on canvas board. Her bangs and pincurls are made of coated twine and give our girl a truly back in the day look. Her pearl necklace and black background add to Maggie's simplistic retro style. Makes a lovely companion piece to Sweet LaVera. This work is uniquely double matted in earth tone suede, and enclosed in a black shadow box frame.
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| SWEET LaVERA |
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Sweet LaVera is a 12" x 16" acrylic painting on canvas board. Her hair is made of thin coated jute and creates a halo of curls that accent her pensive profile. She makes a great companion piece to Maggie. This work is uniquely double matted in earth tone suede and enclosed in a black shadow box frame.
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| MARNIE |
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Marnie is everyone's play sister, adorned with her real life cowie shell jewelry. She is a 12" x 16" canvas board acrylic painting with purple background. She's regal yet playful and double matted and framed in purple and green. She comes enclosed in a two toned shadow boxed gold frame.
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| OOPS! |
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I didn't mean to do it, "OOPS". Painted on a 20" x 30" canvas in acrylic, this soul sistah is illuminated by a silver background, with her knotted synthetic hairstyle. She is double matted in white with black suede and enclosed in a beautiful silver and black shadow boxed frame. She's adorable and striking on any wall.
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| BIRD OF PRAY |
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Bird of Pray not Prey, has a spirited and inspirational meaning to the artist. This 18" x 24" colored pencil drawing on bristol vellum, has a vibrant and colorful mask topped by a bird that is flanked by a man and woman at its feet. The wing spread of our bird protectively embraces our couple under its guardian wings. Watercolor wash background of pale blue and seafoam green.
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| GRANDPA'S DAY OUT |
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Decked to the nines in his best, Grandpa's Day Out may only be to the soup kitchen, but he's out. This 11" x 14" colored pencil drawing on paper, is colorful and you can just about imagine where he's going if you thought about it a minute.
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| BABY GIRL |
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Baby Girl looks like she's about to cry with those adorable ebony eyes. This 14" x 17" colored pencil drawing of vellum bristol board, will make your heart melt. Her tiny fine braids, peach top and little matching bow, make this a perfect addition for your own little girl's room and her first piece of original art.
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| THE 3 OF US |
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Just us 3, means no matter what we can share our joys and sorrows together. This colorful 9" x 12" pencil drawing on vellum bristol board, shows an embracing of life and each other.
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| ME AND YOU |
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Youthful innocence and puppy love is the story behind Me and You. This 11" x 14" colored pencil drawing on vellum bristol board is colorful and romantic and a great addition to any wall.
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| CLUB QUEEN |
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Club Queen is a 9" x 12" colored pencil drawing on ivory paper. Her ethnic hair style is so indicative of the club scene where individuality is the norm. Her shaven head shows the fine hairs, so that her braids are even more eccentric. She's the diva of the club.
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