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Portrait Paintings Inspired by

What Matters Most

Created from your photographs and personal story, each portrait is designed to celebrate the people, relationships, and memories that matter most.

 

You will be guided through every step, from selecting photographs to creating artwork that feels authentic, personal, and true to those being celebrated.

 

There are so many reasons to commission a painting.

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❤️  Celebrate those who matter most
❤️  Cherish a beloved pet companion
❤️  Memorialize a life well lived
❤️  Mark a meaningful milestone
❤️  Recognize a lifetime of service
❤️  Pay tribute to someone who inspires you
❤️  Preserve a place with special memories
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Cherished Companions

Before and after of a painting commission featuring a grandfather reading a book to his first born grandson.

Those Who Matter Most

Before and after view of the making of a portrait painting of a respected physician.

A Lifetime of Service

Before and after of a memorial painting of a beloved father and husband.

A Life Well Lived

 

JUST IMAGINE... having a piece of art so deeply personal that it honors the beauty of someone special and evokes your love for them every day.

 

It's easier than you think to commission a painting.

Professional black and white portrait of artist Bobbie Bush against a dark background.

"When we work together, you'll be guided through each step of the process, know what to expect, and there will be no surprises about a person's likeness. In the end, you'll have the custom painting you have always envisioned."  - Bobbie

 

A Guided Process That Makes It Simple


From our first discovery call to your finished painting, you’ll know exactly what to expect.

 

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1. Discover

Share your story and photos. Together we’ll talk through your vision, the subject’s personality, and what makes the image special.

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2. Create

Through a series of progress meetings, we work interactively together to transform your vision into a beautiful work of art.

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3. Love!

Just imagine enjoying your custom art, remembering the heartfelt stories that are told through the painting every day.

Paintings from your Photographs. Transformed.

Your work of art can be transformed into a painting from most any camera photo or image regardless of the background. In addition, you may also be able to use a digital file you had someone else photograph as long as we have permission. Send me a photo, or we can schedule a sitting.

A Modern Approach to Timeless Art


Unlike traditional artists who start from a blank canvas, my process begins with your photograph, reimagined and elevated through a blend of modern and traditional artistry.
Each painting commission begins with one or more reference photographs and is transformed into a work of art by blending photography and painting together through the use of digital painting software as the chosen medium.

This mixed-media approach combines a variety of tools — from modern electronic brushes to traditional oils and glazes on canvas. The collaboration takes place over a series of progress meetings, ensuring that every stage of the artwork aligns with your vision and feels true to the person you love. During this design phase, composition, lighting, and mood are refined until everything feels right.

Once approved, the artwork is printed on fine art canvas and finished by hand with oils and glazes, adding warmth, depth, and texture. The result is a portrait that looks unmistakably like the person you love — yet feels even more alive, and rivals the look and feel of an original oil painting.

⬇️  Watch the video of how your photos can be transformed into paintings!  ⬇️

 

What clients have to say...

 

"Magnificent."

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The private unveiling of the Grand Master's official portrait.

"Your paintings are more realistic than most other artists I had looked at. Working together was a great experience, as you communicated every step of the way. Seeing the finished product is really very exciting. It's magnificent."

-Grand Master, Masons of Massachusetts

"So Full of Life!"

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A very happy client proudly holding a pair of framed pet portrait paintings.

"Bobbie Bush is amazing. Professional, personal and her work is amazing. She did portraits of my two dogs and they are so beautiful and full of life!  I love having them hang in my dog training area. She was easy to work with and kept in touch throughout the whole process."

-Sarah

"A Million Thanks."

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Before and after portrait painting commission of a couple placed in front of a favorite location and colorful evening sunset sky.

"A million thanks for working with my sons on your extraordinary painting of Larry and I. A birthday surprise of the highest magnitude."

-Sandy

 

"Worth Every Penny."

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A delighted young boy holding his portrait painting proudly with a big smile on his face.

"I have thousands of photographs on my phone and yet none that were quite special enough to say "this is my James". I came across Bobbie and the paintings that she creates from snapshots and fell in love!  Worth every penny spent! Thank you for melting my heart."

-Jeanine

"Absolutely Perfect."

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A memorial pet portrait commission of a black and white dog, next to the original low resolution source photo.

"I cried when I saw it. It's like Lily is right here. I realize how perfect it is. Absolutely perfect. I can't thank you enough."

-Marybeth

 

⬇️   Listen to one man's heartfelt experience.   ⬇️

 

A fine art painting is a testament to who you love and what they mean to you.

 

Only 5 commissions accepted a month.

Will yours be one of them?