Portraits

Moments of Light Series - Figurative Realism

The Figurative Realism portrait starts with muted layers of thinned color. Layers become progressively thicker, darker, and more detailed. Capturing powerful, dramatic light is the focus for the 'Moments of Light' Series.
Oil, 20 x 16
Janie with Flowers
Oil, 28 x 22
First Ride
Oil, 28 x 22
Princess Pose
Oil, 24 x 20
I'm Here - Abby Rose

Classical Realism Series

The Old World feel in the Classical Realism portrait is developed in transparent layers. It starts with 2-3 layers of brown tones to establish values, grey layers, muted color layers, then richer ones. Meticulous blending creates translucent skin tone and subtlety.
Oil, 20 x 16
Tracy with Towel
Oil, 20 x 16
Trisha's Bridal
Oil, 24 x 18
Sirv
Oil, 20 x 16
Tracy's Bridal
Oil, 20 x 20
Forever Held
Oil, 16 x 16
Just Wondering
Oil, 24 x 30
Together
Oil, 24 x 18
Little Ballerina
Oil, 20 x 16
Dressed to Go
Oil, 9 x 12
Victoria
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