The painting, "Ordinary People, William and Kate"

"Ordinary People, William and Kate," the painting by Steven Vaughan.

With the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge touching down in Southern California tomorrow, British Royalty has reached fever pitch.

Fit for the President of the United States of America, Santa Barbara and the city of Los Angeles imposed numerous street closures dotted up and down the southern Pacific Coast.

The painter, Steven Vaughan.

In honor of their arrival, a former tv director-turned-sunglass designer-painter, Steven Vaughan sketched, dabbed, and stroked metallic gold paint and other enamels nonstop for 298 hours, all in anticipation of the arrival of the royal couple.

This is one of many gifts to the William and Kate going to be bestowed upon them on their visit.

As the news of the royal couple’s visit hit, Mr. Vaughan automatically mediated on what should be his gift to them.

With their nuptials fresh in his mind, Vaughan instantly thought about capturing this couple in this moment of time as not just the next generation of British royalty but as a modern newlywed couple who enjoy everday outings. He viewed them, “as any newlywed couple you might pass on the street, showing the joy and power of love between them.”

Like any other person watching the wedding, he thought it would be nice to have the late Diana be there to witness her son being married-this is when the inspiration struck him. Imaging that William always keeps her in his heart and brain, especially in marrying Kate, Vaughan wants to represents her presence in her son’s life.

Using Greek Orthodox Icons and Greek mythology as inspirations, Vaughan combined Hyper Realism and Conceptual Art to flesh out the trio of Lady Diana and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as real people in realistic skintones.

Using the bronze statue of the goddess, Winged Victory as a muse and the Union Jack as the sky, Lady Diana is an angel blooming out of the sky, radiating rays of golden light, bestowing her blessing upon the union of her son, William, and his wife, Kate. Symbolically, Diana hands them a rose since she was once called an English rose herself. It is Vaughan’s way of portraying Diana passing on that title onto Katherine.

Vaughan used metallic gold paint for the halo and the rays. As George Luca’s former television director, he knows a thing or two about special effects.

This original painting will be given directly to the royal couple’s London residence at Kensington Palace. Vaughan noted that, when William passes by this portrait in a dim room lit by candle light, the golden rays subtly glow in the dark.

Gallery owner, David W. Streets, Dame Nadya & Sir Golden Koscuik of The Masterpiece Dance Theatre of Bel-Air.

If this original painting is bought at $25,000 or the 15 hand embellished and hand-signed large giclee prints on canvas sell at $2,500 each or the 190 smaller giclee sell at $850 a piece or the even smaller paper prints are bought at $50 a pop, the profits will be donated and split three ways among three charities.

Dame Nadya and Sir Golden Koscuik were at the unveiling, representing their charity, The Masterpiece Dance Theatre of Bel-Air, giving ballet scholarships to underprivileged children.

The second charity to benefit is the one close to Vaughan’s heart, Generation Rescue for Autisim. Founded by Jenny McCarthy, her organization helped Vaughan’s autistic daughter immensely. He’s grateful for what they done to help his daughter and this is his way to return the favor.

The third charity will be a children’s charity selected by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

The unveiling had been performed by British celebrities and Beverly Hills dignitaries, standing in behalf of the royal couple.

Expect a plentitude of British stars, dignitaries, and other royals hosting, debuting, and playing honor to the royal couple.

This Saturday alone, the royal couple will start the day with William playing for charity for and at the Santa Barbara Polo Club then they are going to end the night at the British Academy of Film and Television Art’s “Brits to Watch” gala in historical downtown Los Angeles’ Belasco Theater, being greeted by Britain’s forty-two hottest and youngest stars.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are and will have an amazing summer vacation, with plenty of splendid souvenirs.