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2026 PoRtrait Catalog

2/12/2026

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The whole time I am sketching and photographing a child, I ask them a lot of questions and discuss ideas with them.

If you can engage with children, they will give you a few moments of focus and connection that is wonderful to capture.

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Monochromatic Portraits

1/24/2026

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This is Casey — an oil on canvas using a limited palette.

Richard Schmid mastered this monochromatic portrait style, calling them "portrait sketches" that appear effortless and gentle. The key, he believed, was to stop early; freshness is the golden ingredient!

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Need a great gift?

11/18/2025

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Artwork is your answer.
There are many available Bart Lindstrom works for sale as limited-edition prints and original paintings, There are many available Bart Lindstrom works for sale as limited-edition prints and original paintings, or set up a phone or zoom meeting to discuss a painting or drawing idea.

Shop Available Artwork Now!

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Trumpet Flowers

11/12/2025

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EXCITING NEWS!
My painting "Trumpet Flowers" is now part of the American Impressionist Society exhibition!
Check out the full catalog here:
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/742333513/168/

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Natural Framing

10/26/2025

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Combining the beauty of nature and the subject of the portrait you can create a harmonious image where the subject is integrated with, rather than simply placed in front of, their surroundings.

And you can never go wrong with painting girls surrounded by flowers.

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Sometimes Less is More ...

10/18/2025

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Molly

There is a trend to create a more contemporary look in a portrait with a minimal approach, focusing only on the child’s face and hair,

Sometimes less IS more, and simple can be quite enchanting.

Let me be your artist, contact me at [email protected] to set up a phone or zoom meeting to discuss a painting or drawing idea.

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David

9/29/2025

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"David" 14 x 18 Oil on Panel Bart Lindstrom 2025

Sometimes we’re forced into doing something that we normally wouldn’t do. Like painting a blonde child with a white shirt on a white background.

David is the fourth child in a series and all the other portraits for his siblings were on the light background and when I photographed David, I didn’t really think about the white shirt. I thought of changing the shirt to blue or yellow, but then decided to just go with the challenge of a white shirt on a light background. A little uncomfortable but fun to try.

It’s nice to sometimes push yourself out of your comfort zone. Just go ahead and dive in and do it and see what the results are. All in all, I’m happy and the client was happy too.

Let me be your artist, contact me at [email protected] to set up a phone or zoom meeting to discuss a painting or drawing idea.

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Big Smiles

9/16/2025

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Smiles were historically rare in “Western art”, as showing teeth was often considered a sign of low character or a display of insincerity. Today, artists use smiles to portray a range of emotions, and a smile can make a portrait more engaging or convey a specific message, especially when you have a happy, active child, the big smile seems to capture them best.

Contact me at [email protected] to set up a phone or zoom meeting to discuss a painting or drawing idea. Let me be your artist!

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