Portrait painting commission of a young boy wearing a navy polo shirt and red pants, standing outside his front door.

A Special Birthday Surprise

In honor of his wife's birthday, my client wanted to give her a gift that was extra special. Their 10 year old son is the apple of her eye and nothing would delight her more than a work of art featuring their only son

Two favorite client photos of a handsome young son, standing in front of the home. Blended as a reference file for a painting commission.

selecting his wife's favorite photos

Close-up of two brushes, one electronic and one traditional. Both are used by artist Bobbie Bush.

using artist brushes: both electronic and paint

A paintbrush applying paint details to a portrait canvas.

adding oils to the canvas

Growing into his Future Self

The reference photograph used to create this painting commission was taken by his wife. She captured him at a moment in time when he is at his best self... confident and secure in who he is, marking a time when he's growing into the person that he'll become.

Artist Bobbie Bush painting at an easel in her studio.

in the studio

Close-up of a paintbrush blending paint colors on a painter's palette.

mixing oils & glazes

Paint brushes next to canvas on the easel. Detail of painting shows red and yellow mums.

detail of the painting

A Daily Reminder of Confidence and Love.

Each and every day, their son's quiet confidence will have a regular presence in their lives, and will act as a constant reminder of how loved he is by his family

 

Video: The Making of the Painting

 

Watch this video story of how a child's self-confidence is celebrated with a painting.

Close up of a painting commission, of a handsome young son, standing in front of the home.

Captures Him Completely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Amazing. This captures him completely. It captures him perfectly."   

Chris

Who would you like to celebrate?

Perhaps there is someone in your life that you would like to celebrate and honor with a portrait painting.

Only 5 commissions are accepted a month. Will yours be one of them?


➡️ Contact Bobbie to learn more

 

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Professional black and white portrait of artist Bobbie Bush against a dark background.

Bobbie Bush is a Massachusetts-based portrait artist creating custom portrait painting commissions to honor, celebrate and commemorate loved ones. Serving nationally. Since 1996.

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