LIFE SIZE COMMISSIONS - Oil on Linen

Finished Portrait Images:


What better way to cherish your special horse than a LIFE SIZE portrait of your beloved friend? Experience how Gretchen is able to capture, with exact likeness, the real spirit and soul of your animal. Observe how she can bring him or her to life on canvas. To allow for this intense and thoroughly gratifying experience she only takes on a limited amount of commissions per year.

Price range for life size commissions in oil based on complexity, size and design. Gold Leaf Framing available. Molding used on this piece is 4 7/8" custom gold leaf.

Painting Process Images:

30"x40" Oil on Linen. 2013 Private Commission.

Progress Images & Completion. 2012

Progress

Final. 18"x 24" oil on linen. Private Commission.

18"x 24" Oil on linen. 2012

Sampling of Commissions. Oil on linen. 2010-2011

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16" x 20" Oil on linen. 2011.

18"x 24" oil on linen. 2011

In progress...

Oil Painting Process

My work is known for my intense concentration to detail and the ability to capture every nuance of your beloved's markings and personality. Commissions in oil are done using board or stretched linen. Each piece takes 2-8 weeks to create and another 6-12 months to dry before varnish can be applied.

Quality work takes time...

"Apollo" Oil on Board. 2009

"Splash, Nellie, Sailor, Pablo" Oil on linen. 40"x20" Private Collection. 2008.

"Rosie" 8"x10" Oil on board. Private Collection.

"Wizard" 8" x 10" Oil on Board. Private Collection.

"Sara" 11" x 14", oil on board, 2008

"Skye" 8" x 10" Oil on Board. 2007 NFS. Prints available.