A PORTRAIT PAINTER'S STORIES OF PAINTING COMMISSIONS:
Celebrating Those You Love & Admire

What story will your painting tell?

Boston Portrait Artist Bobbie Bush details several of her painted portrait commissions which are more than just art for the wall. Each painting commission tells a meaningful story of someone who is loved and what they mean to them.

⬇️ Click on any one of these paintings for the behind the scenes story on the making of a commissioned work of art!

painting commission of a child fishing by Bobbie Bush

Portrait Painting

Celebrating Childhood

the making of a portrait painting commission of a couple

Portrait Commission

Celebrating Family

the making of a memorial painting of a father

Memorial Portrait

Remembering a Father

creating a special painting of a beloved home as a gift

House Portrait

Celebrating a Memory

the making of a memorial painting of a mother from a family photo

Memorial Portrait

Honoring a Mother

Giving the gift of a special painting of a family member

Portrait Commission

Celebrating Childhood

commissioning a special painting as a wedding gift

Anniversary Portrait

Celebrating a Wedding Location

a magical painting commission as a surprise gift

Painting Commission

Holiday Tradition Honored

the making of a landscape painting by bobbie bush

Coastal Landscape

Favorite Location

making of a memorial painting from a family photo

Memorial Painting

Remembering Mom

transforming a travel photo into a work of art

Painting of Travels

Remembering a Special Place

transforming a photograph of a special moment into a work of art

Portrait of a
Tender Moment

commissioned portrait of a granddaughter from a photo

Capturing the Innocence of Two Grandchildren

commissioned portrait of a granddaughter from a photo

Honoring a Distinguished Leader

commissioned portrait of a granddaughter from a photo

Honoring a Distinguished Leader

MORE STORIES

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More stories to be added soon.

Pet Portrait

Expressing Love

Portrait Commission

Honoring Family History

Portrait of a
Special Woman

Bridal Portrait

Celebrating a Wedding

Memorial Portrait

Honoring a Legend

Portrait Commission

of Beloved Companions

Portrait Commission

Honoring a Spouse

Feline Pet Portrait

Transforming a Snapshot

Capturing a Child's Innocence

Portrait Commission

Celebrating Childhood

Pet Portrait

Celebrating a Loyal Pet

Painting Commission

Honoring Cameraderie

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

commission a painting with portrait 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

Your photograph. Transformed.

Your work of art can be transformed into a painting from most any camera photo or image regardless of the background. You are 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.

portrait painting commissions with Boston Portrait Artist Bobbie Bush

There's so many great reasons to commission a painting...

Celebrate a child's milestone birthday
Recognize a person's contribution to their community
Commemorate a life event or anniversary
Preserve a special vacation or beloved place
Memorialize a life well lived
Honor a loved one for who they are right now

What story would you like to tell?

Only accept 5 commissions accepted a month.

Will yours be one of them?

I'd love to learn more!

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

Painting Commissions • Boston Artist • Portrait Paintings • Photos into Art

PAINTING COMMISSIONS | PAINTED PORTRAITS

PAINTINGS OF CHILDREN

PAINTINGS OF ADULTS

MEMORIAL PAINTINGS

PET PAINTINGS

BEFORE & AFTER

STORIES: MAKING OF PAINTINGS

CONTACT

Bobbie Bush Portrait Artist
at Gallows Hill Artist Studios

16 Proctor Street #402

Salem, MA 01970

978.239.9417

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Before & After Children Adults Memorial Pets Personal Work

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