16x20 Acrylic on Canvas, Commissioned piece Signed Jae
Tag: portrait
First Tooth Loss
My sweet daughter, after losing her first tooth, inspired me to commit her face to paper. Her face was glowing and sweet and she pushed her tongue through the newfound hole in her mouth. Her hair freshly washed and smelling sweet. Moments like this are the most important to remember. 9x12 Graphite on paper. Signed… Continue reading First Tooth Loss
Quinceañera Portrait
This lovely portrait commissioned for a quinceañera was a pleasure to portray in light colored spring colors in watercolor. Quinceañeras are birthday celebrations of the Mexican culture that celebrate a young girl's graduation to womanhood, and are marked with a large party, lavish dresses, dancing and music, and are a very special occasion for every… Continue reading Quinceañera Portrait
Hanna
Hanna's portrait is to memorialize almost 20 years of love for her human companion, Michelle. Her lovely markings and the challenge of bringing life to her in graphite only made this portrait especially enjoyable. 9x12 Graphite on Hot Press Watercolor Paper signed JMcelroy
Portrait Ornaments: Dogs
Stylish portrait ornaments are a unique way to remember a lost pet, commemorate an event, or create a holiday to remember. These can be hung as portraits, on Christmas trees, on walls, in windows... They are made of ceramic, measure approximately 4"x4". They are heavy and fine quality, painted with the same professional quality paints… Continue reading Portrait Ornaments: Dogs
Singapura Cats
These unusual cats were commissioned by a friend as a gift for a sibling. These two kittens came into their lives and opened their hearts. They are gorgeous! 2018 11x14" acrylic on canvas. Signed JMcElroy
Portrait Ornaments: Birds
Stylish portrait ornaments are a unique way to remember a lost pet, commemorate an event, or create a holiday to remember. These can be hung as portraits, on Christmas trees, on walls, in windows... They are made of ceramic, measure approximately 4"x4". They are heavy and fine quality, painted with the same professional quality paints… Continue reading Portrait Ornaments: Birds
Daddy’s Boy
Beeper, the beautiful moustache parakeet, posing in the sunlight for the perfect portrait. 9x12" watercolor on paper. Signed JBray.
Ziggy
My girl, my feathered child, my lifelong companion, my Ziggy. She's 19 years of sassy vocabulary and smartaleck humor, of nuzzles and preening feathers, of learning to go with the flow and self-soothe without feather destruction. She's an African Grey parrot, and she's going to be with me till I die, because she will probably… Continue reading Ziggy
Dennis
Dennis was the beloved husband of my client. By all accounts, he was a remarkable man. Loving, loyal, and possessing of a green thumb that brought flowers and joy to his wife's days. She commissioned me to make a portrait of her husband that would reflect these qualities. Her joy was so great it brought… Continue reading Dennis
