Commissioned Portraits

A part of my art career was devoted to creating portraits for America's magazine, book and newspaper publishers. I was commissioned to draw and paint impressions of actors, musicians, athletes, politicians, writers, artists, magicians, scientists, teachers, criminals, saints, from the famous to the infamous. My goal in each instance was to capture the essence of this individual and the best way to accomplish this was by meeting them in person whenever possible. Adding a subtle conceptual element to the portrait be it through light, color, attitude, symbol or scene helped communicate who these people were. Many of these renditions received awards from the New York Society of Illustrators and other art organizations. A million iPhone photos will never compare to the timeless romance and power of these intimate, personal, one of a kind pieces of art. A portrait can be enjoyed on many levels, but more than anything it will be a gift forever appreciated. My portraits are a synergy of paint,