oil portrait artist

Portrait Oil Painting Technique Salutes Masters

May 26, 2010

There are many approaches to building a good portrait oil painting. I usually prefer that of the Old Masters myself. Although I use photography for my references so that people (especially children) don’t have to sit around, the following technique is straight from the 1600’s: Looking at my references I draw them out on the [...]

Children Oil Portraits: Two Little Angels

May 12, 2010

… when we ended up in the gazebo, I knew we had the right spot. Even the sun was amazingly cooperative. Strong lights that rimmed the sides of their bodies. Yes!

A Self-Portrait in the Nick of Time

May 3, 2010

Suddenly I realized that I had reached 40 with no oil portrait of myself. Hmmh. Once someone mentioned painting the old mug, but I didn’t like his “realistic” approach.

My brush with $45 Million

April 26, 2010

UCLA was building a Genetic Research Center. Funds were in place, thanks to the largest single donation the university had yet received—from Leslie and Susan Gonda. The Director of Development, Ms. Paula Golden, had done her usual bang-up job. However, being more than thorough, she was on the lookout for yet another, even personal way [...]

How do you surprise a public personality?

April 22, 2010

My husband and photographer, Gerry Chromoy, and I showed up in Beverly Hills at the home of Dr. Earl Mindell, author of The Vitamin Bible, The Herb Bible, Prescription Alternatives, etc. His wife met us at the door—a raving beauty.

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