Custom Portraits

Commissioning a custom portrait captures the very essence of a person, at once instantly familiar and personal and yet able to transcend the year of its creation to communicate something timeless down through the generations. For hundreds of years, portrait painters have labored to achieve this outcome for their patrons. The application of this tradition is essential to creating something utterly unique and personal. This tradition of mastery calls for the painter to set aside contemporary stylistic aspirations, as these instantly date the work. The painter should recede in the service of the patron, and the subject should stand as a timeless unadulterated observer of  future generations that can immerse themselves in the legacy of those who preceded them.

The experience of sitting for a portrait commission can be daunting but I will guide you every step of the way, answering all your questions and explaining the entire process. It is not uncommon for family and close friends to be part of this special experience and I encourage the creation of these lasting memories.  

Read the testimonials and spend time with the portfolio below, when you are ready.

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