Painting of a young girl in a white dress with a large white bow, set against a green background.

Painting of a child with blond hair wearing a blue jacket and yellow shoes kneeling in a grassy field, picking white flowers.

OIL PORTRAITS

Timeless Presence, Rendered in Rich Pigment

There's a reason oil portraits have graced the walls of both palaces and family homes for centuries—nothing quite matches their depth, richness, and presence. Working in layers that catch and reflect light differently, oil portraits develop a dimension that seems to breathe life into the subject.

Anna’s oil portraits combine classical techniques with contemporary vision.

Each begins with thoughtful underpainting that establishes both structure and mood, followed by progressive layers that build toward a portrait that captures not just appearance, but essence.

Oil portraits require patience—both in creation and drying time—but reward you with artwork that will be passed down through generations, developing even more character as time passes. The substantial nature of oils allows for both precise detail and expressive brushwork, making it an ideal medium for subjects who possess both dignity and warmth.

Process & Timeline:

Depending on the season, Oil Portraits typically require 6-8 weeks from initial consultation to delivery, allowing for proper drying between layers. The journey includes:

Initial consultation and reference photography

Composition (initial sketch) approval

Progress update as the portrait develops

Edits as needed

Final review and delivery of your heirloom piece

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