Portrait Commissions

The three images of "Becky" on the first line are a single commission, a triptych inspired by some of Barbara's expressive portraits. An expressive portrait is an alternative to a more conventional portrait like the one below of Jeff, the Photographer.  Even though the portrait of Jeff is more conventional in presentation, Barbara was able to capture an expression that was emblematic of his personality, an expression that was achieved via a photo session with the Jeff during which 75 -100 photos were taken allowing the artist to catch his face at unguarded moments.  A photo session with the portrait subject is ideal to allow Barbara to get to know the person and get many, many images from which the sitter and/or his or her family or friends can identify a favorite which can then be used as the basis for the painted image.