Eliana Camille

I have been painting portraits of Eliana Camille every now and then since the day she was born.  This is the third in the series and depicts her at the age of four.  She was cuddling her teddy bear while waiting for her aunt's wedding to commence.  It was a very special day for all of us and I caught Eliana in this tender moment of reverie before the festivities began.  

The name "Eliana" derives from the Hebrew, literally translated means "God has answered me." It is composed of three Hebrew elements: "El" meaning GOD; "Ana" meaning ANSWERED; and the "Yud" located in her name after "El" meaning first person possession.

Oils on canvas. 8" x 10". 2014.