Ralph Kramer was a beloved grandfather, husband, father, son, uncle, coach, engineer, and friend.

About the work:

Material: Terracotta (Italian for “fired earth”)

Expression: Warmth - Effusive grin, smiling eyes, exposed teeth.

Stage of Life: Older (mid seventies) to capture him at the peak of his happiness

Context: Retired and fit enough to still play and coach softball

Hair: Short and tidy as he preferred most of his life

Size: 5” x 4” x 8” - 2/3 scale suitable for display on bookshelf, altar, mantle

Date: December 2021

Legacy: A portion of proceeds from portraits of veterans will be donated to the Wounded Warriors.