portrait oil painting

Children Oil Portraits: The Skater

July 5, 2010

When I met Alyssa she was just 9 years old and quite the skater….their daughter had a passion, and they made it possible, no matter what. Thus a painting of her skating was the indispensable memory that was to be recorded of this phase of her life.

Norman Rockwell’s Legacy

June 24, 2010

Norman Rockwell was more than just a great painter and illustrator. He actually was responsible for making available to everyone in an easy-to-understand and even enjoyable way the memories of a simpler and more hopeful life that doesn’t seem to exist today.

My Cousin Norman Rockwell

June 17, 2010

Norman Rockwell was a constant source of inspiration for me as an artist throughout my life. For example, when I was young and learned of him, saw his Saturday Evening Post Covers and had an interest in art, because he was my cousin, it made it seem very possible that I could be an 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!

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