PAINTED PORTRAIT STORIES:
Paintings Celebrating Those You Love

⬆️ Watch this video story of how a family celebrated their love with a painting. ⬆️

Painting Commission to Celebrate Beloved Parents.

A Meaningful Gift

It was a milestone birthday for their mother, and the family wanted to do something extra special. They wanted to give a gift that was significant, more meaningful, and deeply personal.

Beaming with Love for their Family

The family gathered a series of photographs of their parents. A favorite photograph was a family snapshot of the couple hugging their granddaughter on her prom night. Beaming with pride and their hearts full of joy by the side of their grandchild, the photograph captured genuinely heartfelt expressions and was chosen as the reference image for the painting commission.

Adding Their Special Place in the Painting

To make the custom art commission even more meaningful, it was mentioned that the couple spend time at a waterfront home, and it was suggested that we add a view from their special place as the background for the painting, choosing an evening sky for the beautiful colors!

A Lasting Reminder Every Day

Collaborating with the family, we created a gorgeous custom painted canvas that will remind them every day of the love for their family and for one of the places they hold so dear.

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original snapshot

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finishing details of applied oils

A Million Thanks!

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"A million thanks for working with my sons on your extraordinary painting of Larry and I.

A birthday surprise of the highest magnitude."
-Sandy

Wouldn't it be amazing to have a meaningful painting
commission that celebrates someone special?

Let's explore the possibilities!

What is a painted portrait?

Painted portrait commissions combine traditional photographic portraiture with hand-applied painting artistry. Using a mixed media approach, I blend a variety of mediums and tools, from a camera to a tablet to more traditional artist mediums and oils on canvas.

Each portrait commission begins with a reference image and is transformed into a work of art, initially with hand-rendered modern brushwork, and later the painting is transferred to canvas and enhanced with texture, glazes and oil paints. In the end you'll have a painting that you'll love!

Your photograph. Transformed.

Your work of art can be transformed into a painting from most any camera photo or image regardless of the background. In addition, you may also be able to use a digital file you had someone else photograph as long as we have permission. Send us a photo, or we can schedule a sitting.

Meet the Artist: Bobbie Bush

"When we work together, you'll be guided through each step of the process, know what to expect, and there will be no surprises about a person's likeness. In the end, you'll have the custom painting you have always envisioned." - Bobbie Bush, portrait artist