Maine Artist Bruce Robert Coffin

 

                

Bruce recently completed a portrait honoring the late Portland Police Sergeant Richard Betters.  the FINISHED PAINTING titled: "a Brother's Farewell" was presented to Portland police Chief James Craig DURING THE annual awards banquet on January 22nd.  The PAINTING HONORING Sergeant Betters WILL HANG AT THE police station AS A CONSTANT REMINDER OF THE BOND THAT EXISTS BETWEEN ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.  Limited edition PRINTS OF THIS PAINTING ARE STILL AVAILABLE , WITH ALL OF THE PROCEEDS GOING TO BENEFIT THE CHILDREN OF Sergeant Betters.  If YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Bruce BY PHONE OR E-MAIL.  WMTW television FEATURED THIS fund-raising PROJECT DURING THEIR EVENING NEWS BROADCAST.  The FEATURE STORY WAS REPORTED BY Shannon Moss AND CAN BE SEEN AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:  Betters Memorial Portrait Story

IN 2008, Bruce was awarded a first prize in the professional category at the 2nd annual city of Portland national arts program exhibit for his entry "back bay sunrise."  Also in 2008, Bruce was commissioned by the New England Chapter of the FBI National Academy to paint a portrait of Special Agent Edwin Shanahan to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the FBI.  The finished painting titled: "Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity" was presented to the Boston division SAC Warren Bamford at the FBINAA New England Chapter Christmas Party on December 4th.  The portrait now hangs at FBI Headquarters in Boston.

 

                                                

                     Copyright 2010 Bruce Robert Coffin