Commission Sneak Peaks

I recently completed two new commission paintings.  Below are sneak peak photos of the brushwork up close.  These paintings are "recreations" of paintings I have done in the past (can you guess which ones?).  My intention is never to replicate a painting stroke by stroke, but to create a unique and original work of art using a similar composition and color scheme.  These paintings are also a slightly larger size than the originals which lends them an extra bit of detail (the brush strokes are relatively smaller compared to the size of the canvas).  Fun fact, no matter what size of canvas I paint, I typically use the same size paint brush to complete the majority of the brushwork!  I plan to upload photos of the complete paintings after these ship to their new owner in June or July.  Stay tuned!

 

Commission #1:

 

 

Commission #2:

 

Apple Orchard II (2021), 9 x 10"

 A few months ago a client contacted me to commission a reproduction of a former painting of mine.  My original Apple Orchard painting is a perennial favorite.  Often when people reach out to me to comment on my work, they mention the Apple Orchard painting.  So, when my latest clients wanted me to recreate this painting, I was thrilled to "return" to the orchard, so to speak.  It was a pleasure to revisit this beloved place and to paint it again with fresh eyes.  Any time a client wants me to recreate a former painting, I always tell them that while I will do my best to capture the composition and colors of the original painting, each painting is it's own unique artwork.  So, it wasn't my intention to recreate the original stroke by stroke, but instead capture the essence or the feeling of the original while creating something unique and one-of-a-kind.  Here it is!

For close-up photos of this work, see my previous post. 

Another Commission Painting Sneak Peek!

This past January I completed my latest commission for a client.  This was a fun project for me--I revisited the subject of an older painting and got to expand on it just a little with a new canvas size.  I will wait to post a full photo until the new owners take it home, but for now here are some close-ups of the brushwork and texture.