I can paint an original artwork from your photos. I work in several media and can combine images, alter them, and provide either the original artwork, a digital photo of it, or both. Why get a portrait of a photo painted? Sometimes you just can't get the look you want in a photograph. I have painted color portraits from old black and white photos, combined multiple photos into a single one, and helped commemorate special occasions in people's lives. Why choose me? Another thing that sets me apart is my experience in painting from real life. In 2015 I entered 7 plein air competitions in a 3 month period and won 6 of them, which was unprecedented. I regularly paint outside from life, but I also paint from live models several hours a week. I have done hundreds of portrait paintings from a live model and the information I have absorbed from them helps me improve upon photos. I am aware of what a camera gets wrong and can fix it. This means a more lifelike painting that you can be proud of. Contact me today to get your painting started.