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• HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2025! •

Respectfully!
​A TRIBUTE TO MY GRAND MOTHER AND MOTHER!
​Love & Miss you so Much.
•See the Story of my Grand Mother Lucy McCarty, From Her Point of View-while her daughter, Lou Ella Lather [our mother] ADDS Her Story, on the right side•
Mother
Lucy M McCarty
1909-1993
Daughter
Lou Ella Lather
1923-2018
•​​Technical Features•
1st -I created a portrait from the small photos.
2nd- I wrote the words to their Story & Respectfully Blessed the words from the view point of my Grand Mother who passed away in 1993 and my mother who passed in 2018. 
3rd-I used a wonderful AI-Software to animate and effectively bring the photos back to life. 
I hope you enjoy it.

•See the Story Below•
​Wow! You will not believe the story of why I decided to bring these photos on the left of our Maternal Grand Mother, Lucy McCarty to life and her daughter, our mother , Lou Ella Lather. You see my Grand Mother was extremely proud of my artistic skills and took a chance on a 14 year old and paid for my first art school from  a correspondence course. I was always so proud that one of my instructors was, 
The Great, Norman Rockwell. What I am so greatly proud of today is my grand mother, who literally paid for this course by scrubbing floors. What amazing women both she and my mother, Lou Ella Lather were [pictured on the right]. I love you "Dear", my mother and "Mama", my grand mother...You are royalty in my eyes. Thank you both for believing in me.
I would not be here today without you!
Grandmother, Lucy McCarty, Oil on Canvas,7-19-2025.
The painting was inspired by the smaller head shot photo above and the remaining portion was imagination. In the top left corner, you can see a memory copy of the 1st painting Sandra ever did, which was "The Garden of Gethsemane", painted at 14 for her.
See:
painting of her daughter, Lou Ella Lather below:
Our Mother Inspired Us with the original photo from which I created this painting
- She was one of 4 people to graduate her High School Class -
​Due to the Depression and the World War II (1983 Original Portrait  in pastel)
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SEE: VIDEO OF THIS PORTRAIT!
SEE A VIDEO 180 degree spin OF ALLIE'S MOTHER'S original PORTRAIT
*Use the Expand button to see the Awesome Color & Textures in Face, Neck & Shoulder areas*
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We Love VIP/Repeat Customers!!!
Thanks Allie and Lesia,
Congratulations!!!You are at the top League as a VIP Repeat Customers. Thank you for your multiple portrait orders. We realize you have a choice and have chosen SandraLatherBenson.com. It has been my pleasure to work with you for many years.
​Thanks Again!
Also See:  Beautiful Tribute to VIP Groups Honors with Allie's Mother and her Father in the form of a photo from Allie of her mother and father's portraits finally together in their beautiful frames very skillfully completed at •Thelma Harris Gallery• in Oakland, California. Her father's portrait was commissioned by her Niece, Lesia in the mid 1990's. Dr. Whitehurst then commissioned 2 portraits of her mother in 2023 & 2024. The Whitehurst family are such classy customers and I really enjoyed working with both Dr. Whitehurst and her niece Lesia, both are our friends in Oakland, California.
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•VIP HONORS•
Featuring: Dr. Allie Whitehurs:
1 Portrait of Father
2 Portraits of her Mother, -
All Oil on Canvas , 20"x24",
​Delivered 1995, 2023, 2024.
​Bay Area Repeat Customer

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•SEE VIDEO: Featuring a SPIN OF PAINTING!•
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Portrait 2 of Allie's Mother
• We Love Repeat Customers!!!• 
​See VIP TRIBUTEs to Dr. Allie Whitehurst
Portrait Completed February 2024
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​SEE: VIDEO OF THIS PORTRAIT!
Original Photo
Re-Colorized  Photo
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1st PORTRAIT of Allie's Mother
​• We Love Repeat Customers!!!• 
​See VIP TRIBUTEs to Dr. Allie Whitehurst
 Portrait Completed August 2023
Allie's Mother, Oil on Canvas, 8/2023, 20"x24" Bay Area Repeat Customer
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VP Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh-Polished Steel!
Photographic Prints of >>>​
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​Prints of Original Oil Portrait of VP Harris
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Courtesy of Public Domain Photo from Economic Club in Pittsburg, PA 2025
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​<<<Original Oil Painting
​VP Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, PA, 9-25-2024, Oil on Linen Board, 20"x24"
​VP Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh-Polished Steel!
​Original Available $10,500.00 :TO PURCHASE ORIGINAL:
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Sandra's Self Portrait, [Example"20x24"Oil on Linen Board],  See Orderform for Options
​Artist Self Portrait - 
Sandra 6-2024, 20"x24", Oil on Linen
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Starr Modelling Costume, designed by Starr In 1976, Artist, ​Singer, Customer Designer Example: 24"x36, Oil on Canvas Painting Completed January 29, 2025
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 Starr Costume Designer 1975
Los Angeles Artist/Singer/Designer,
Studio Photo Low-Light Process,
Painted January 2025 
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Sandra's At 25, [Example"20x24"Oil on Canvas],  See Orderform for Options
MyHeritage AnimatATION of Portrait, 8/112025
Sandi at 25 painted 1-30-25. 23x36. Oil on Canvas, 
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Distinguished Gentlemen

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LEON - Watch vide on right side of painting on the making of this painting.
​"Honzi" - 1985, 24"x36" Oil on Canvas, completed 12-29-2024
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Children Portraits

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*Featuring: "Blessings"​ Portraits 2023-2024 Gift Series*
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Amari and Ria, [Example"20x24"Oil on Canvas],  See Order-Form for Options
​Featuring: Adam’s Children -Carla's Grand Children (Amari and Ria"),
​20” x 24” 1-1-2024 oil, Camden, NJ
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​Blessings Children's ​Portraits!
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CHLOE - Super Nova, [Example"20x24"Oil on Canvas],  See Order-Form for Options
​Featuring: Leah’s Daughter -Our Granddaughter(Chloe |"The Supernova"), 20” x 24”, 1-1-2024 oil, FRISCO, TX
Chloe's Original Photo
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​Blessings Children's ​Portraits!
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​ELLA AND ZIAH  [Example"20x24"Oil on Canvas],  See Order-Form or Options
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Brie and Sonny [Example"20x24"Oil on Canvas],  See ​Order-Form for Options
​Featuring: Nikki's Babies, Brie and Sonny. 20” x 24” 4-13-2024 oil, delivery in progress to Philadelphia, PA
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​Blessings Children's ​Portraits!
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​ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & BLESSINGS LOOP - Responses from Sandra to Reviewers. Thank you:

Family Groups

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Special Honors & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/GROUP PORTRAITS*
​This is a photo of the portraits in customers home - Thank you Allie for this beautifully framed update.  
Frames very skillfully completed by •Thelma Harris Gallery• [Follow ON Facebook​] in Oakland, California
Allie's Mother| Commissioned by Dr. Allie Whitehurst also Allie's Father | Commissioned by Lesia for Allie
See Both Allie's and Thelma's Entries on the VIP Acknowledgements Page!
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Bay Area
VIPEEPS!
Hello Bay Area,
A special thanks to my Bay Area Customer base, especially Oakland. Many of my portrait orders have come from this area. I just want to thank you for your love and support. I started my art career in California and I love the area. You were very loving and supportive of my art career, when I lived there and that continues today, though it has been more than 20 years since I lived there.  I now live in Oaklyn, New Jersey [from Oakland to Oaklyn]. Don't get me wrong, I love, love, love Jersey & Philly, my family and friends are here too, but I miss you still Bay Area.

Love you, God Bless You and Yours.
Sincerely,
Sandra Benson
Still>[email protected] 

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(1)Personal Portraits -Photo submission and size selection.

​​(2)Pay Deposit on Personal Portraits- Return HERE After notified of photo approval.

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* PLEASE READ THIS SECTION BEFORE COMPLETING THE ORDER FORM.*
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Hello to All,
Welcome to the Portrait Studio of Sandra Lather Benson. I am blessed to have so many people request my portrait painting services. I have very much enjoyed the 30+ years of successfully painting portraits on The East and West Coast of the US.  I have painted at least 100 Oil on Canvas portraits; we display about 40 to 50 photos of some of these portraits in the Portrait Studio Gallary [current tab]. Some of the displayed portraits are photo restorations or photo colorizations, even though these pieces call on the same skillset as any other painting, these are pointed out on the site. I am as excited as my clients when they see their portraits brought to life for the first time.

I feel an incredibly special connection with my portrait clients who have trusted me with this almost sacred work of creating a likeness of their loved ones or even themselves. Portraits are a personal statement which will be enjoyed in their home environment, for their lifetime; And will be enjoyed by their friends and relatives even thereafter. A quality portrait is an important investment.

It is our goal to impress you with a pampering or our products and services. We love repeat customers and look forward to your referrals. Use our Contact tab to speak with us to ask how to receive an Affiliate discount for either your next order or your referred customer's order. 
         
As always, I am honored to extend the portrait services on either MyARTSite.BiZ or SandraLatherBenson.com. Please read the pledge below to become familiar with our Customer relationship goals and ORDER PROCESSING.
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Our Pledge of Quality Service:
Our goal is to create a comfortable, respectful, and enjoyable shopping experience; While you enjoy the highest quality portrait services.

Portrait Order Processing Note:
Whether Ordering on MyARTSite.BiZ or SandraLatherBenson.com, we reserve the right to display a copy of your completed oil portrait in our Portrait Studio Gallery after you have received and reviewed it in your home. We also offer a more than fair price on printing and framing of additional copies of your portraits. Please inform us in writing through text or email if you prefer your portrait not displayed in the Studio. We believe you will be proud to display your portrait.
 
ORDER PROCESS:
  1. Beginning the order Process:  Decide the Size of your portrait and upload your favorite clear photo. If your photo needs restoration or colorization, this will result in additional expenses. Therefore, the photo needs to meet our Recommendations😊. Our Portrait Order Form will allow you to place your order through the website to my email or you may upload the preferred size and your photo for Evaluation directly to my email at [email protected] for a good solid and accurate quote:
  2. Pricing is for one-person, Unframed oil on canvas painting [add $100 for each extra person for group portraits] – Framing requires additional time and expense. We will be in contact with you to verify your order information by email or phone for shipping and/or framing. Then simply return to Section on the right to pay the deposit for us to start your portrait.*** Once your order processing is complete, Customer Service will contact you to submit one half of your [non-refundable] cost through, Debit, Credit or PayPal. Customer’s must pay remainder of balance prior to shipment and the entire order is estimated take 4 to 6 weeks for the portrait completion, shipping, and delivery.
  3. Celebrity Portraits Order Form: Use this Form to order Celebrity Portraits and pay Deposit or Full price.  When the Portrait is started the deposit is no longer refundable.  You will be directed to return here to pay the balence, once the portrait is finished.
 
In appreciation for your visit, please also take advantage of our ½ Off promotions on all prints of our original artwork or hand painted duplicates of the original celebrity portraits. Why not order additional copies of your portrait art for friends or family. 

Thank you for considering placing an order. It is my pleasure to assist you, and I am honored that you are considering us for your investment in a hand painted, oil portrait. Making you a part of our portrait family.

Enjoy your shopping experience.
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Sincerely,
Sandra Lather Benson

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PORTRAIT ORDER-FORMS:

(1)​Personal Portraits - Photo submission and size.

    Personal Portraits
    Max file size: 20MB

(2)Pay Deposit-After notified of photo approval for Personal Portraits.

Personal Portraits

$400.00 - $2,200.00
THE PAYMENT PROCESS BEGINS WITH A DEPOSIT, WHICH IS NON-REFUNDABLE, once creation of the portrait has began. You will be guided through the process of CREATING a unique and individualized Portrait. Your choice of an individual or group. The portrait is your opportunity to customize a piece or art using the skills of a Masters Level Portrait Artist. Sandra will put her PAINTING skills, CUSTOMER SERVICE and COMMUNICATIONS skills together to provide you with a Master Piece level Portrait and investment opportunity.


***When you add your order to the CART, your full amount (except for Shipping and Taxes) will show as the balance. When you CHECKOUT, you will be given the Option to pay 1/2 of your. order as a DEPOSIT [Remember: Deposits are Non-Refundable after the project has begun or you may choose to pay the full balance]. WHEN YOUR PORTRAIT IS COMPLETED: After you have received a proof of the completed portrait: You will be notified, by phone, email or text to pay your balance, prior to shipping.***


THANK YOU for placing your order. You will receive an email notification. Relax and enjoy the process.
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$175.00 - $400.00
New! It is now possible for us to print and frame any portrait created by MyARTSite.BiZ, SandraLatherBenson,com or Mirror Arts Galleries - FOR MEMBERS ONLY.

IT PAYS TO BE A MEMBER & MEMBERSHIP IS FREE.

MEMBERS: Choose any Celebrity portrait or one of your own Personal Portraits; Then choose the size in paper or canvas.
  1. Before you click the Order button;  Specify your portrait choice {use the form on the bottom of this page to tell us which portrait you previously commissioned through our site-that you would like to duplicate {in print format}.
  2. Place your order. as usual. Your portrait will arrive framed and ready to hang from our Printer's Studio within 7 to 10 days.​
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(1) Amari & Ria
 ​(2)​ Chloe The Supernova
(3) Amari & Ria

 ​(1)​ Chloe The Supernova

​Adam's REVIEW: 1/30/2024

​Portrait is excellent!!! 

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(Artist Response to REVIEW:)
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Leah's Initial REVIEW: 2/5/2024
OMG!!!! This portrait is GORGEOUS!! Thank you...
​Added Later:  2/5/2024
​This is so special and I'm now one of those people with a portrait of their baby!!!
(Artist Response to REVIEW:)
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(2) Amari & Ria

 Carla's REVIEW: 1/30/2024

​It's a beautiful portrait!!!


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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & FEEDBACK LOOP - Responses from Sandra to Reviewers. Thank you:
(1) Response to Adam's Review
(2) Response to Leah's Review
(3) Response to Carla's Review
Thank you Adam,
​Your babies are what's excellent.  I am honored to paint this portrait. God Bless! ​
​Much Love,
Sandra
Complete: 2/6/2024
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Thank you Leah,
For Feedback. Chloe is so beautiful. She is beyond words. Much Love, 
Sandra
​GMII, 

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​Complete: 2/6/2024
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Thanks Carla,
For your review of the portrait of your beautiful grands, and for being a VIP Repeat Purchase Member.  Also: Thanks for your previous review of the "He Lives", 13" x 19" Framed Print."
Note: If you take a look at the above link, remember to return to the "Portrait Studio" to continue viewing portraits.
Much Love,
​Sandra
​Complete: 2/6/2024
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Portrait Reviews (Cont)
(4) Chloe + Amari & Ria
Leon Reviewed 2/7/2024: 
​Chloe's Portrait and
​Amari & Ria's Portrait: 
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​"This is very beautiful art! You capture the subject better than anyone I've ever seen."
Artist Response to REVIEW:
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Portrait Reviews (Cont)
(5) Allie's Parents
​Allie's RESPONSE REVIEW : 7/24/2023
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Earlier that day... I sent Allie a message, "Thank you for the referral."[I have completed 3 portraits for her].  Later that day, Allie sent the message below.
​Allie's Responded: 7/24/2023

​Hello Sandra!
"Your work was your referral! 🥰!" 
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Portrait Reviews (Cont)
(6) Ella & Ziah
Sonya's RESPONSE REVIEW: 4/17/2024
​Sonya's Initial REVIEW:  04/17/2024:
​I RECEIVED MY PACKAGE today! I don't have enough words to EXPRESS...I appreciate your love and kindness and haven't been able to stop staring at my picture alllll evening."
​Added Later:
"​Today I received my portrait entitled "Blessings..." Ella and baby Sis! When I opened this package my eyes filled with tears to see how the beauty of my children was captured through paint and the gifted strokes of an AMAZING ARTIST!!! Thank you for my painting "perfectly shipped" in the mail. I look forward to seeing what more you can do through more paintings capturing the beauty of my family. Again THANK YOU!!!"
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & FEEDBACK LOOP - Responses from Sandra to Reviewers. Thank you:
(4) Response to Leon's Review
(5) Response to Allie's Review
(6) Response to Sonya's Review
Thanks Leon...
I am so Blessed by your feedback and your Spirit of Love. Much Love.
​Sandra
Thank you so much Allie,
It was a sincere pleasure working with you mostly all of 2023.  And thanks for your faith in my creativity and your Multi Purchase, VIP Membership. Much Love.
Thank you Sonya,
​I have always been so proud of you and the girls.  I am so glad that you love the painting. I hope the girls will adore it as well. Your response is so genuine and  moving.  It will be my pleasure to complete additional works for you at any time. You are all so beautiful. God Blessed me to have you all in my life and I love you sincerely.
​Aunt Sandra.
P.S. You were the first to acknowledge the gift of the Blessing Portrait on Facebook. I did not ask you to do this but that is why this kind of acknowledgement is even sweeter.  I have a link to that thread above.  SEE THE STORY HERE. Thank you my Niece. Love much.
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(7) Brie & Sonny
Nikki's RESPONSE REVIEW: 5/03/2024:
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I opened one of the most carefully packaged items I ever received (WOW! That was seriously packed!)... Then I saw why... it was holding OUR hearts - Aunt Sandra's work & one of my favorite moments with my babies! [I still remember picking their fits. (One of my favorite dresses for Brie.)]

Thank YOU!!! It's BEAUTIFUL! 🤩

Not just because it holds my babies, who I do regard as blessings (Psalm 127:3-5); but because of the heart & effort & soul & story & artist & love behind it!

The kids (now teenagers) were thoroughly impressed & touched that you cared enough to PAINT them, and mom shed a tear! (She said, "Oh, wow... she captured the essence of both if them! It's PERFECT!"

May God bless you ABUNDANTLY!
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(7) Response to Nikki's Review
​8) Response to Future Review
​(9) Response to Future Review
Dear Nik,
​This is the honest to God truth:
As I tried to make the decision for which 4 relatives I would gift the 2023-2024 "Blessings" portraits. I happened to pick up this beautiful 3up photo of Brie & Sonny; Two of each of them separate &  one of them together; which you gave me on Christmas of 2013 [almost 10 years exactly] .  This photo of Sis and Little Bro was so sweet and precious.  But what made me know without any doubt, that this was meant to be the 4th Blessings Painting was a caption which read "Many Blessings, God grant you joy, peace & love!"  As you can imagine, this was like prophesy & went straight into my heart again.  I knew it was meant to be.  This is what I mean when I say the relatives whom I chose for these paintings have all somehow been on my Spiritual Radar. I have always felt this connection with you and your mom.  Therefore, God has touched me to let you know that I love you All and you are always in my heart and prayers. 
Luv much.​
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