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Portraits are rendered in soft pastel, some with backgrounds, some without, and some as a part of a mixed media collage.  Black and white (graphite or charcoal) drawings are also offered. 

I prefer to work from my own photographs, taken at the subject’s home or chosen location.  I take 20 or more photos to offer many choices of pose, expression and backgrounds.  I provide contact sheets for the client from which to choose.  As I render the portrait, I usually revisit the subject to confirm complexion color, facial shapes and mannerisms. The portrait is delivered to be framed by the client.  Framing referrals and consultation are available.

In addition to traditional pastel portraits, portrait collages are offered.  Pastel portraits of one or several children in a family are assembled in a collage composition. Renderings of relevant items (a favorite toy or a pet, perhaps) and/or text (like a Bible scripture, a meaningful saying, names, etc.) may be included.  All is customized for the client.