Contemporary Portraiture in Seattle

The artist at work on a commissioned portrait, 2011.

 

Contemporary Portraiture

Portraits are typically developed over a period of weeks or months, through a combination of live sittings in the artist's studio and photographs taken on the sight.

 Sample Portrait                                

 Mathew, oil, 5x7", 2011.                                                      Brady, oil, 9x 12", 2011.

 Portraits are available in a variety of traditional media such as oil, ink, graphite or charcoal.

                                 

Hilarie, graphite, 9x12," 2011.                                                   Winnie (detail), ink, 8x10," 2007.

Portraits can be commissioned in a variety of sizes from miniature to larger than life. Poses can be full-length, bust or head only, clothed, draped or nude.

Liz, oil, 4x5', 2006.

For more information, or to set up a free consultation, call (206) 383-9655 or submit your request via the contact page.

MICHAEL SHELBY EDWARDS