Memorial Painting Remember a Father.

The One and Only Photograph

This painting -- and the photograph used to create the painting -- meant the world to him. Stevie lost his father as a young man and this picture was the one and only photograph he had of himself alongside his father, and being genuinely happy together. Their relationship had been challenging over much of his lifetime, and the joy of possessing a rare photograph that captured such a moment of happiness was priceless.

Honoring His Father

Despite their differences, Stevie still loved his father and wished to honor his memory not just for himself, but also for his surviving grandparents.

A Very Special Gift

From the beginning, the intention was to create a meaningful painted portrait as an extraordinary gift to share with his father's parents, his grandparents, with whom he was very close.

A Daily Reminder of Love

Once completed, the painting was shipped internationally to his grandparents' home in England to act as a daily reminder of their late son. Stevie expressed his deepest desire that they may hopefully experience a bit of renewed joy by having their late son's smiling face looking upon them every day.

reference photo used for a painting commission with bobbie bush

original snapshot

working in the studio on a memorial painting commission

adding paints to the canvas

unveiling the memorial painting with the client

at the unveiling

Impressive Work.

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"It's impressive work. It's something that I knew was worth every single penny. They say you can't put a price on art... but this is something that will be passed down from generation to generation."
- Stevie

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

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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.

It's easier than you think to Commission a Painting.

"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