Framed memorial portrait painting of a beloved mother.

The Value of a Photograph

Sometimes, after someone is gone, all you have left is a photograph. We hold on dearly to the memory of our loved ones through our experiences and the photographs we keep.

Holding up an iPhone displaying a group family photo. The center figure was used as a reference for a memorial painting.

original reference photograph

Transforming a Family Photo into Art

Working with one of their most cherished memories from a heartfelt family gathering, I was able to isolate just the head and shoulders of their mother Joan from the group photo into a brand new work of art. Joan's warm and engaging expression was ideal as a reference image for her individual painted portrait.

 

 

Honoring Both Parents

Many years earlier, in the 1980's, a piece of art had been created by another artist of their father as a head and shoulders portrait painting. Today, the family can now also honor their mother's memory in a similar fashion. Both paintings are now on display at home.

 

 

A framed formal portrait of a father wearing in dark suit and red tie.

portrait of their father

Side-by-side before and after, of a memorial painting. A snapshot of a mother, taken from a group photo and transformed into a painting.

creating a work to honor their mother

A Daily Reminder of Her Love.

Having meaningful portrait painting of Joan at home is a daily reminder that she is deeply missed and loved.

 

Video: The Making of the Painting

 

Watch this video of a mother being remembered with a painting from a simple family snapshot.

A client admiring her mother's portrait painting at the unveiling.

I Can't Thank You Enough! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"This is perfect. I can't thank you enough!  My brothers and sister love the final outcome, too."   

Susan

Who would you like to remember?

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

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


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