Painting Commission of a
Child Savoring a Magical Moment.

⬆️ Watch this video behind the scenes of how a child's pure joy is celebrated with a painting. ⬆️

photograph of a child used for a painting commission boston

original snapshot

mixing paints in oil painting studio north of boston

mixing paints on the palette

oil painting portrait studio boston massachusetts

finishing details of applied oils

PAINTED PORTRAIT STORIES:
Paintings That Celebrate Those You Love

Magic of Childhood

Magical moments -- especially in the life of a child -- happen every single day. These moments usually emerge from our daily life, and are wonderfully unexpected and spontaneous. Through the incredible power of technology, we now so often have a camera in our back pocket, and are at the ready to record these special times!

Finding Adventure Close to Home

This special moment happened on a beautiful spring day in 2020, during the pandemic. Ryan's parents had just bought him a brand new fishing rod and together, they set out on an exciting family adventure just a short distance from home.

Beaming with Pride - First Catch!

The sheer delight in Ryan's expression tells an exceptional story of joy, awe and pride! It was a split second moment when he reeled in his first catch. What a memorable moment in the life a young boy! How fortunate Ryan is that his parents were able to quickly capture this defining moment in a snapshot.

Elevating a Meaningful Moment into Art

When Ryan's father shared this special photograph with me, I knew immediately that it was a family story worthy of being illustrated in a painting! Today, it is one of my favorite paintings that tells a delightful story. The finished painting is better than the photo, as it is a re-intepreted, re-imagined illustration of the original photo, telling a real life story as if it were a Norman Rockwell painting about the magic of childhood.

painting commission from a photo snapshot, boston artist bobbie bush

Outstanding! Goes straight to the heart.

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"Wow. It's really outstanding! We are all blown away. The painting personifies a real life moment in our lives, with such warmth that it goes straight to the heart."

"It is so much more than the original photo could ever convey. It's like that feeling one gets when you see a Norman Rockwell painting."

- Peter

Wouldn't it be amazing to have a meaningful painting
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.

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