About Me & The Site
Picking a Custom Artist
As you explore custom portraiture artists, take time to fully explore examples of their artwork to get a good feel for what they add to the images customers provide.
You will notice that most artists who provide this service do not have a “style.” Instead, they attempt to paint a replica of a photograph. In choosing such an artist, you will likely be drawn to those who make their paintings hyper-realistic, and this takes incredible talent.
My Style
I prefer to apply a distinctive style that transforms photographs into something creative and timeless; namely, I uniquely tell high contrast and limited-tone stories in the simplest way possible while still capturing the “gestalt” of the original.
By focusing on the interplay of shadows to create form, my paintings are intended to look abstract up close, yet – at a viewing distance – they create the illusion of realism. While I primarily work in black and white, I selectively incorporate color for dramatic effects depending on the subject matter and client preference.
Use the slider tool to the right to see how I uniquely abstract a portrait, staying honest to the original image but contributing something distinctively novel, interesting, and artistic.
This Site
Please browse my collection of Featured projects to familiarize yourself with my most recent work. A more comprehensive collection can be found in the Previous Gallery, organized by the main themes of my commissions:
People & Pet Portraits: Loved ones captured in distinctive pieces of fine art.
Landmark Events: Important occasions commemorated for generations to come.
Theme Rooms: Spaces defined by artwork based on tailored subject matter.
Boudoir Artistry: The beauty of the human form celebrated in artistic and respectful ways.
A summary of my rates can be found on the Pricing page. To order an original custom painting or a reproduction of a former work (many sizes available), visit my Store.
If you want to initiate a FREE, NO-OBLIGATION consultation to collaboratively explore the Process of commissioning a custom painting (or wish to share feedback, make suggestions, or just say, “Hi”), please do not hesitate to Contact me.
For those who live in or visit the Chicagoland area, I welcome you to attend one of the respected, juried (“by invitation only”) art shows I regularly attend to meet me and see my artwork in person (see Appearances).
Want to hear what past clients have said about my work? Candid reviews can be found in the Reviews section. One day, I hope your positive review will be among them!