Photo Gallery
“Koa”. Pastel chalks, on sanded paper. 12” x 16”.
As this was my first commissioned portrait, and the client was out of state, I chose to do TWO portraits, one in Pastel chalk and one in Acrylic paint. They chose the acrylic because it needed no additional framing to hang on the wall. I no longer offer acrylic because I find a get a much better result with oil paint, and it too can be hung on t
“Best Pals”. Oil on canvas, 18” x 14”. The original photo had them on a couch of the same blue color. I chose to simplify, with permission, to focus attention on these two handsome friends.
“Gabe”. Oil on Canvas, 20” x 16” X 3/4”.
“Moka”. Acrylic paint on canvas, 16” x 12” x 3/4”. Moka’s owner loved the face and expression on one photo and the body and stance of another. So I combined them for her ideal portrait.
“Elijah”. oil on canvas, 12” x 9” x 3/4”.
“Charlie”. Oil on canvas, 20” x 16” x 1.5”. Painted from photos after his death.
Charlie was very happy after his swim, but very wet. His owners asked that I capture that smile, attitude and unusual photo angle (taken from above) in a painting that showed his beautiful dry coat. So using several photos showing his dry coat, I put it all together for them.