Category: Commissions

Poppy

5/19/2026

It is fun to have a five-year-old, like Poppy, who is excited and happy to have her portrait painted.

Mary Cassatt famously said, "I love to paint children. They are so natural and truthful."

I can't agree more.

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Her smile said it all

4/14/2026

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On a gentle summer afternoon as Judi and I ambled gently through her garden, she seemed the most relaxed and peaceful. This is where she was at ease
surrounded by her flowers and trees.

Her smile said it all.

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Playful expressions

3/12/2026

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Eliza was a joy to paint!

We played LEGO’s to get to know one another, sharing conversation and ideas. The relaxed play time and focus shows through in her expression.

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Pets and portraits ...

2/20/2026

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SM Wade Adair Oil 26 x 32

Paintings of pets with children often capture themes of companionship, innocence, and joy, but the pets don’t always want to cooperate!

Placing the dog in a relaxing position within the portrait on the couch was a good option, the family was happy, so was I.

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Focus and Connection

2/5/2026

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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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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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Light & Shadow

8/22/2025

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Charcoal's inherent ability to create strong contrasts between light and dark (known as chiaroscuro) adds a dramatic and captivating quality.

By carefully manipulating highlights (where light reflects off a surface) and shadows, I can define the edges of forms, suggest depth, and create a powerful sense of realism.

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Poppy

Her smile said it all

Playful expressions

Pets and portraits ...

Focus and Connection

Monochromatic Portraits

Natural Framing

Sometimes Less is More ...

David

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