Wyoming Unveiling of 3 Gov Portraits

[Michele Rushworth]

The unveiling of my portraits of the three living former Governors of Wyoming happened last Friday and I have posted some photos of the event.

Two posthumous governors portraits, painted by another artist, were also unveiled.

There were speeches by several Governors and Senators and then I was told it was my turn to make a speech. I didn't know I was supposed to do one, so I was completely unprepared to get up to the podium and talk to the audience.

I found out yesterday that I will be also painting at least two more Wyoming Governors portraits, all posthumous, some as far back as the 1890's. Those should be fun!

[Michele Rushworth]

Here are the rest of the photos.

[Michele Rushworth]

The first photo shows the current Governor and two Senators who organized the portrait project and the event.

The third Governor I painted is 95 years old and doesn't travel much. He lives at the opposite end of the state and was unable to attend.

[Michele Rushworth]

This is where the event took place, at the State Capitol in Cheyenne.

[Thomasin Dewhurst]

I am most impressed. Also what a feather in the cap of the cause of professional woman artists.

[Marvin Mattelson]

Congratulations Michele. I know you've worked very hard for this and it's well deserved.