These are a few examples of my child and adult portraits and floral paintings~ all are painted on stretched canvas or gessoed masonite panels with oil paint, except for the pencil drawing.
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Portrait of Children and Pets
5' Long Commissioned Oil Painting...The mother wanted the perfect gift for her husband. He was overwhelmed upon receiving the painting of his children, adorned with a giant red bow, and later said that this was the most special of all their possessions to him! That was very gratifying.
5' Long Commissioned Oil Painting...The mother wanted the perfect gift for her husband. He was overwhelmed upon receiving the painting of his children, adorned with a giant red bow, and later said that this was the most special of all their possessions to him! That was very gratifying.
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Little Girl with a Bow
Commissioned Oil Portrait~Life Sized....The parents of this lovely little girl wanted a portrait of her at this age. I tried to capture her ethereal quality...her velvety dress with lace trim and matching bow enhances her beauty.
Commissioned Oil Portrait~Life Sized....The parents of this lovely little girl wanted a portrait of her at this age. I tried to capture her ethereal quality...her velvety dress with lace trim and matching bow enhances her beauty.
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Swans
Commissioned Oil Painting~4' in Length... This was the first commissioned painting I sold as an adult.
Commissioned Oil Painting~4' in Length... This was the first commissioned painting I sold as an adult.
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Three Children
Large Commissioned Oil Painting... The mother of these sweet children wanted a special present for her husband. We took the photos with an old ship of his down by the pond. They were very pleased with the results.
Large Commissioned Oil Painting... The mother of these sweet children wanted a special present for her husband. We took the photos with an old ship of his down by the pond. They were very pleased with the results.
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Portrait of a Lady
Life-Sized Commissioned Oil Painting....The husband had only a small, old photograph for painting reference~ from the first time he met his future bride. He wanted a special portrait to give to her to commemorate his love for her.
Life-Sized Commissioned Oil Painting....The husband had only a small, old photograph for painting reference~ from the first time he met his future bride. He wanted a special portrait to give to her to commemorate his love for her.
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