Corporate Portraits
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“The Gentleman” Memorial Corporate Painting
This pastel portrait ,”THE GENTLEMAN” MEMORIAL CORPORATE PAINTING was commissioned by Southern Wine and Liquor to represent this long time be-loved co-heart that is permanently displayed adorning his lecture hall at FIU, North Miami, Florida.
“THE GENTLEMAN” captured in this pastel portrait painting served in the Alcohol Beverage Industry for 41 years, he was remembered by his friends and family because he had the rare combination of being first and foremost a Friend, Confidant and Adviser whose professional accreditation, acute reasoning and superior intellect was always balanced by the human consequences of his decision.
His true loves were his family, tennis and relating his experiences of service to our country in World War II.
18″ X 24″
Commission Portrait: Original Pastel Portrait Painting, Subject: The Gentleman, Custom Portrait, Commission Portrait Painting, Styles: Realism, Fine Art, Medium: Pastel Materials: Heavy Cotton Art Paper Mounted on Acid Free Foam Core, Spacers, Wooden Frame, Tru-View Museum Glass with UV protection for preservation.
Master Pastel Artist L.A, CLINE
“The Honorable Judge Sidney M. Aronovitz” Memorial Corporate Painting
The Honorable Sidney M. Aronovitz (1920–1997) was a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida for over 20 years. Born in Key West, Florida, he graduated as Senior Class President and Valedictorian of Key West High School, later earning High Honors at the University of Florida. During World War II, he served as a U.S. Army Captain in Europe, earning the Bronze Star. After practicing law in Miami for over three decades, he was appointed to the Federal Bench by President Gerald R. Ford in 1976, where he served with distinction until his passing.
Judge Aronovitz’s legacy includes significant contributions to justice and equality. In 1980, he ordered the release of over 2,000 seized Key West vessels used to rescue Cuban refugees during the “Freedom Flotilla,” canceling $4.6 million in fines. He was selected by Chief Justice William Rehnquist to serve on the inaugural United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court from 1988 to 1992 and championed the rights of minorities, women, the homeless, and Cuban refugees. For his dedication to justice, he was awarded the Gold Medallion by the National Council of Christians and Jews.
Beyond the bench, Judge Aronovitz gave generously of his time, including pro bono legal work and serving as a founding board member of Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Miami. He was inducted into the University of Florida College of Law’s Heritage of Leadership Society, and the Judge Sidney M. Aronovitz Memorial Scholarship was established in his honor to support minority law students.
In 2009, President Barack Obama signed a law renaming the U.S. Post Office, Custom House, and Courthouse in Key West as the Sidney M. Aronovitz United States Courthouse.
It was a privilege to create this pastel portrait of, “THE HONORABLE JUDGE SIDNEY M. ARONOVITZ” MEMORIAL CORPORATE PAINTING, which now graces the lobby of his namesake courthouse—a tribute to a devoted public servant, loving husband of over 50 years, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
39 1/2″ X 54″
Commission Portrait: Original Pastel Portrait Painting, Memorial Portrait Painting, Subject: The Honorable Sidney M. Aronovitz, Memorial Corporate Painting, Styles: Realism, Medium: Pastel, Materials: Heavy Acid-Free Art Paper Mounted with Acid-Free Foam Core, Spacers, Frame, Tru-View Museum Glass with UV protection for preservation.
Master Pastel Artist L.A. CLINE
“The Honorable Judge” Corporate Painting
In 1999 a newly constructed Courthouse in Miami, the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse, Miami, Florida hangs this pastel portrait of “THE HONORABLE JUDGE” Corporate Painting for its new lobby.
This pastel portrait painting may look like “THE HONORABLE JUDGE” was actually standing in a wonderful library with the flags framing the law books; however this background was completely pieced together. The Library section of Family Law was taken from the renowned law offices of Ruden, McCloskey, Smith, Schuster & Russell where he is holding a red Family Law book, while the flags where from a visit to Nova Law School. The Judge was actually standing in his office with a window behind him for the sketch. The background was carefully created around him to complete this very impressive portrait of “THE HONORABLE JUDGE” CORPORATE PAINTING.
When working with dark colors of pastel one must be very careful apply the dark colors slowly as not to blend in with the light colors. The red tie and the red book gave color in the foreground with the books and flags adding color and stature.
This 30″ x 40″ pastel portrait was meticulously crafted to capture the judge’s commanding presence and honor his distinguished legacy. The portrait, displayed in the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse, serves as a tribute to his remarkable career and the high esteem in which he was held.
30″ X 40″
Commission Painting: Original Pastel Portrait Painting, Framed, Subject: The Honorable Judge Corporate Painting, Commissioned Painting, Styles: Realism, Portrait Painting, Medium: Pastel, Materials: Heavy Cotton Acid-Free Art Paper Mounted on Acid-Free Foam Core, Spacers, Framed, Tru-View Museum Glass with UV protection for preservation.
L.A. CLINE, Master Pastel Artist.
“Your Honor” Corporate Painting
The legacy pastel painting “YOUR HONOR” CORPORATE PAINTING was unveiled on November 9, 2009, as a tribute to the former Chief Judge. It became the twelfth portrait in the Third District Court of Appeal’s Courtroom collection, joining a series that had not seen a new addition since the 1950s.
In the portrait, the Chief Judge is depicted seated at his desk in a relaxed, natural pose. Notably, his desk is cleared of work at the close of the day, symbolizing a fresh start each morning. The time on his watch is set to 8:30 AM, marking the beginning of a new day.
The painting is rich with personal details that reflect the subject’s personality. The Chief Judge’s tie features the distinctive colors of the Florida Gators, while the hound dog figurine on his desk is part of his extensive collection. The bold, deep tones in the background convey strength and authority, complementing the modern, stylish details of the Judge’s beard and glasses.
The pastel portrait is framed in a subtly elegant wooden frame with black and gold accents, measuring five inches wide. The gold caving around the outer edge reinforces the sense of power and dignity associated with the Chief Judge’s role in the Third District Court of Appeal in Miami, Florida.
30″ X 38″
Commission Portrait: Original Pastel Portrait Painting, Your Honor Corporate Painting, Subject: Chief Judge, Court of Appeal, Miami Florida, Medium: Pastel, Materials: Heavy Cotton Acid-Free Art Paper Mounted on Acid-Free Foam Core, Spacers, Framed, Tru-View Museum Glass with UV protection and preservation.
Master Pastel Artist L.A. CLINE
The Honorable Lawson E Thomas (1898-1989) Memorial Corporate Painting
“THE HONORABLE LAWSON E. THOMAS” (1898-1989) THE MEMORIAL CORPORATE PAINTING was unveiled on October 13, 2000, at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center in Miami, Florida. This portrait stands as a tribute to a man whose legacy of tireless dedication to human rights and justice has left an indelible mark on history.
Commission Portrait: Original Pastel Portrait Painting, Subject: The Honorable Lawson E. Thomas (1898-1998) Memorial Corporate Painting, Styles: Realism, Medium: Pastel, Materials: Heavy Acid-Free Cotton Art Paper Mounted with Acid-Free Foam Core, Spacers, Framed, Tru-View Museum Glass with UV protection for preservation.
Master Pastel Artist L.A. CLINE