A painted portrait combines traditional photographic portraiture with hand-applied painting artistry. Using a mixed media approach, I blend a variety of mediums and tools, from the camera to the tablet to traditional artist mediums. I use modern electronic brushes with traditional artist oil brushes. Each portrait commission begins with a reference image and is transformed into a work of art on canvas with topical embellishments and oil paint. In the end you'll have a painting that everyone will love!

What sets the studio apart is the experience of knowing what makes an excellent portrait and how to capture the right expression in the portrait sitting. I guide my clients to choose the best pose and expression. In the end, there will be no surprises about how the subject is portrayed and you'll wonder why you didn't start sooner. 

While a traditional fine artist starting from a blank canvas has extraordinary talent, there are times that a person’s likeness may not carry through to the end. With the traditional arts, there is always the chance that a finished painting might not actually look like the person. Why take the chance that your painting not be exactly the way you expect?

Modern tools today allow us the advantage of electronically compositing and constructing the ideal reference image long before the first stroke begins. The reference image I use for any given painting might come from a combination of multiple images blended together. You'll be able to have the painting you always wanted. 

Not at all. Each painting is a labor of love, with extensive handwork, stroke by stroke, using an electronic brush and tablet, followed by topical embellishments using traditional artists brushes bring out a rich texture with hand-applied oils. 

Yes, as long as I have permission. If you have images that were taken by a professional photographer, United States copyright laws require that I obtain written permission. Even if you purchased a set of digital files, you do not own the copyright and you will need permission. I have created some beautiful paintings from images taken by others, and as long as permission is granted, then yes! 

Great question! The best plan is to upload one or two photographs for us to look at and evaluate if it will make a great painting. We typically get back to you in one day. Send through this form. 

Yes, of course. You may commission a painting with more than one pet, or even a pet with their owner. In some cases, I have been known to combine two or more images together to construct the ideal composition so you can have the painting exactly as you envisioned. 

Yes, of course. Let’s have a conversation about what you have in mind! I'd love to help you acquire the painting you’ve always wanted… whether it's of your horse, your dog, or your cockatoo. Let’s create this together. 

Petite head and shoulder paintings of a single subject start at $795 for a black & white rendering, $1200 for a color head & shoulders. Custom paintings for full length or with more subjects begin at $2600 and go up to larger than life-size. Together we'll determine where you will hang it and what is the proper size to enjoy it everyday!

It's easy. We start with a conversation to discuss your wishes for the painting you’ve always wanted, where it will hang, and what source images we'll use. I can photograph the reference images, or can work from photographs you supply. Call the studio at 978-744-6918 today. If you have a photograph to review for consideration, send it to us today.