Fine Art By Joy Crossman http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com Gallery of portraits painted by Joy Crossman en-us Girl with Bouquet - - Life-Sized Commissioned Oil Painting.... This was one of my first commissioned portraits. My husband took the photos, and the bouquet was the perfect addition. Their back yard made a beautiful background.http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/girlwithflowers-done.jpg&noclose=1Girl with Bouquet - - Life-Sized Commissioned Oil Painting.... This was one of my first commissioned portraits. My husband took the photos, and the bouquet was the perfect addition. Their back yard made a beautiful background.Joy Crossman2005-12-17Sunflowers - - Oil Painting~3' in Heighthttp://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/sunflowers-done.jpg&noclose=1Sunflowers - - Oil Painting~3' in HeightJoy Crossman2005-12-17Bouquet of Roses - - Commissioned Oil Paintinghttp://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/flowers2-done.jpg&noclose=1Bouquet of Roses - - Commissioned Oil PaintingJoy Crossman2005-12-17Ladmiyah - - Life-sized Oil Painting...This was one of the first large portraits I painted professionally. And yes, her eyes do seem to "follow" you around the room! At this time, I was not yet using glazing techniques.http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/gypsy-done.jpg&noclose=1Ladmiyah - - Life-sized Oil Painting...This was one of the first large portraits I painted professionally. And yes, her eyes do seem to "follow" you around the room! At this time, I was not yet using glazing techniques.Joy Crossman2005-12-17Little 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.http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/girl-done.jpg&noclose=1Little 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.Joy Crossman2005-12-17Swans - - Commissioned Oil Painting~4' in Length... This was the first commissioned painting I sold as an adult.http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/swans-done.jpg&noclose=1Swans - - Commissioned Oil Painting~4' in Length... This was the first commissioned painting I sold as an adult.Joy Crossman2005-12-17Old Man and Horse - - Large Pencil Drawing... This was drawn during Study Hall in High School. Made the time pass quickly, and much more enjoyably!http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/manandhorse-done.jpg&noclose=1Old Man and Horse - - Large Pencil Drawing... This was drawn during Study Hall in High School. Made the time pass quickly, and much more enjoyably!Joy Crossman2005-12-17Three 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.http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/children-done.jpg&noclose=1Three 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.Joy Crossman2005-12-17Child Dancing - - Small Oil on Panel....This is our daughter as a little girl, dancing along a path in her new red and white party dress.http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/kelsie_dancing-done.jpg&noclose=1Child Dancing - - Small Oil on Panel....This is our daughter as a little girl, dancing along a path in her new red and white party dress.Joy Crossman2005-12-17Portrait 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.http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/lady-done.jpg&noclose=1Portrait 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.Joy Crossman2005-12-17Portrait 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.http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/family-done.jpg&noclose=1Portrait 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.Joy Crossman2005-12-17Lady With a Violin - - Commissioned Oil Painting...The husband wanted a special gift for his wife. This portrait was challenging, to keep the emphasis on her face rather than her violin, but it turned out well. The painting has a peaceful feeling, and the couple was pleased.http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/violinist-done.jpg&noclose=1Lady With a Violin - - Commissioned Oil Painting...The husband wanted a special gift for his wife. This portrait was challenging, to keep the emphasis on her face rather than her violin, but it turned out well. The painting has a peaceful feeling, and the couple was pleased.Joy Crossman2005-12-17Dancing Woman - - Life-sized Oil Painting...The movement in this painting was enjoyable to create, along with the dappled colors.http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/woman_dancing-done.jpg&noclose=1Dancing Woman - - Life-sized Oil Painting...The movement in this painting was enjoyable to create, along with the dappled colors.Joy Crossman2005-12-17Bouquet of Flowers - - Commissioned Oil Painting... Peonies are such beautiful flowers, and fragile. The lady loved her painting, and it was perfect for the spot she had in mind.http://www.artbyjoycrossman.com/closeup.php?filename=portrait_files/flowers-done.jpg&noclose=1Bouquet of Flowers - - Commissioned Oil Painting... Peonies are such beautiful flowers, and fragile. The lady loved her painting, and it was perfect for the spot she had in mind.Joy Crossman2005-12-22