A recent portrait done for a 2003 Christmas present. Along with a lot of reference and mom's encouraging help, Ken created this portrait as a surprise gift for Allie's dad. The following is from an email by Barry Manson:

Ken,

I wanted to express my sincere appreciation and excitement over the "Allie and Uga" artwork that I was given as a Christmas present this year. I was truly surprised and amazed at my wife's choice of gift. You obviously played an important role in this gift and your hard work definitely shows. This piece of artwork is one of the best Christmas presents I have ever received. It combines two of the things I love most - my daughter and the University of Georgia.

I have been anxiously showing this off to all visitors to our home. Everyone has been duly impressed by the detail and realism that you have captured on canvas. This piece of artwork has taken a prominent placement in my UGA theme office. It will definitely be a gift that I will never tire of viewing.