Portraits

Purchase Artwork

Original artworks may be available for purchase or in the form of a giclee print of the original - available in a variety of sizes.

You may also use this form if you would like me to create a custom portrait for you.  I work from photos and from live sittings - which can be arranged at my studio in NYC (as well as a photo shoot in the case that a current photograph is not available).  Please note - photos of posed, smiling people are not adequate source images from which to create artful paintings.  I HIGHLY suggest casual photos or shots with dynamic lighting and relaxed closed-mouth smiles (if any).  Trust me on this - when you stroll the portrait galleries of the world's great museums, you can count on one finger the number of toothy smiles on the faces of those portrayed.  The most famous portrait of all time - Mona Lisa - has beguiled the centuries with her "closed-mouth smile".  Many others are not smiling at all.  That said - there are times when a more humorous approach is desired in which case big toothy smiles may be preferred.  But in general they are not recommended.

Give me a good photo, I'll make you a great painting.  Give me a great photo, I'll hand you a portrait that will be treasured as a family heirloom for generations.