Artnorthwestco.com - Specializing in portraits, fine art, murals and graphic design

Portraits have always been my favorite way to express myself.  I love to draw and paint people. They have the most interesting shapes.  But more than that, I really enjoy the feeling it gives me to present someone with my interpretation of an idea.  Especially if it makes a connection with the viewer.

Most of my work in this area is in commissions.  For this reason I usually do not reproduce this kind of work, unless requested.  If you are interested in commissioning a portrait, please feel free to visit the "Contact Us" page on this site.  I would be happy to talk to you about it.


Sledding
Sledding
(Private Collection) This Portrait was very fun to make.. This Portrait is a three color pallet.
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves
(Private Collection) Most of my portraits don't have reproductions unless asked for. This portrait is of a young girl having fun in the autumn leaves.
At Sea
At Sea
(Private Collection) This couple wanted a portrait of them at sea. They really enjoyed their portrait and the fun memory of their cruise.
Bobber & NayNay
Bobber & NayNay
(Private Collection) This Portrait is
of best friend brothers (two brothers all grown up). This was a commission and interpretation taken from two school photos.
Newport
Newport
(Private Collection) This portrait is focused on the people and not the place where the picture was taken.
Elsa
Elsa
(Private Collection- Cards Available) This was a commissioned portrait. It was popular enough to print onto greeting cards. This portrait has a following.
In the Pumpkins
In the Pumpkins
(Private Collection) This portrait is done from a photograph at a local pumpkin patch. The portrait is of a small child sitting in a wheelbarrow full of pumpkins. This portrait warms my heart.
Ruth
Ruth
(Private Collection) This portrait is of a woman who has passed on. Sometimes portraits are commissioned for the reason of remembering a loved one.
Uno Amigo
Uno Amigo
(Private Collection) Portraits are fun for me. This one is done with wax crayons. The client really liked his portrait.
Curious
Curious
(Private Collection) This Portrait has a very special meaning to me. This portrait is of my daughter when she was three years old. She was just fascinated with a small patch of dandilions
Grandkids
Grandkids
(Private Collection) Wax crayons are a favorite of mine for portraits. There is such a whimsical look to them.
Sister
Sister
(Private Collection) This portrait was commissioned of a sister. Portraits remain to be my favorite artwork, as each person is unique.
Portrait
Portrait
(Private Collection) Many of my portraits are made from different photographs. I structured this portrait (from the use of multiple photos) and the end result is the family is all together.
My Father's Son
My Father's Son
(Private Collection & Cards Available)This Portrait is of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Kayden
Kayden
(Private Collection) This Portrait is done in colored pencils. I really like to do Portraits in a media such as pencils. There is quite a bunch of detail in this kind of Portrait
Father
Father
(Private Collection) This portrait is acrylic paint on canvas. They wanted their portrait done with the gentleman's favorite boat in it. This is often asked for in different kinds of portraits.