Commission Realistic, Fine Art Oil Portraits of Children, Family and Pets from Photo ~ Custom Oil Portrait Artist Jessica Rockwell

Volume 14., Number 5

My cousin Norman Rockwell was particularly loved for the 300+ Saturday Evening Post covers that cheered families with amusingly sympathetic stories (told in a single painting). He used charcoal drawings as a major step in his painting procedure. First he took detailed photos of each person and all the background parts. Then he would draw out the full composition in charcoal with all the shades of gray between black to white. From there he would move into his final painting. Probably the most well-known oil Portrait Artist of history, John Singer Sargent, also created over 500 charcoal portraits. Wikipedia says: "As a concession to the insatiable demand of wealthy patrons for portraits, Sargent dashed off hundreds of rapid charcoal portrait sketches, which he called 'Mugs'." Now I link myself to the artists of history in adapting charcoal drawings as part of my portfolio. From my viewpoint, I love the sensitivity, the nuances and emotion that can be achieved with this medium that artists have used through the ages since the days of the caveman. I present here two charcoal drawings of two sisters. When I emailed these pictures to their mother, this is what she wrote me: "The pictures are amazing! Thank you so much for portraying our kids so beautifully. You can really see their personalities shine through." With the Holiday Season coming up, how about a surprise charcoal portrait from Jessica Rockwell for your sweetie? Please call or email me very soon—before the Holiday Rush begins! Not only are charcoal portraits breathtakingly beautiful, they are AFFORDABLE! You can also visit my website to see more samples....

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