Many of my commissioned art projects are about remembrance, which was the case with my recent portrait project.
I have worked with my clients Steve and Michelle in the past, and when Michelle’s father sadly passed away recently, they reached out to me to help create a special remembrance of Michelle’s father as a gift for her mother.
Michelle’s father had a favorite rocking chair, and Michelle wanted to preserve this chair and make it a special tribute to her dad. First, I touched up the chair to address some of the wear and bring back some of its original sparkle. Then I was on to the big difference-maker.
Michelle had a picture of her father that both she and her mother treasure, where he is smiling broadly and wearing his tartan plaid. They asked that I use this picture as the basis for a portrait to be painted on the back of the chair! He was also an avid golfer, so they asked that I show him holding a golf club.
Below is the picture I worked from, along with the final result!
Enjoy!!
Jason
The original photo I worked from
The final chair portrait