I am proud to give you a preview of my Oil Portraiture Service. Unlike the majority of my body of work, my portraiture is photo-representational. I strive to capture the essence of the persona or spirit of the person I am painting, but also execute the image with a unique measure of artistic license, shown in my use of color.

I need only a high-quality digital image which I strongly prefer you snail-mail to me, but it can be emailed if absolutely necessary. It will be returned to you unharmed with the finished portrait. I use candid shots, a capture of a moment in the life of the subject, not something stiff and "posed", which always comes off as artificial. For clients living in my area who wish to commission an Oil Portrait and do not have a suitable photo, I will come take the photo myself for an additional fee.

These Oil Portraits are heirlooms-to-be; they make very meaningful sentimental gifts for almost any occasion you can think of: weddings, birthday milestones, anniversaries, graduations, corporate or business, new home ( I also do houses, boats and cars), expectant Moms, toddlers, Valentines' Day and Christmas, Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day, just about any special occasion you wish to commemorate and honor. Your recipient will never forget that you gave them this amazing and heart-touching gift !

I am proud to say my Oil Portraits are truly treasured in the homes they hang in; plans are in place to pass them down from generation to generation as a loving remembrance of the times and people families want to cherish always.
Prices begin at $1500. for a 16"x20" framed portrait for one subject. Add $300 for an additional subject; I usually limit the work to 3 subjects but will consider more if the photo is exceptional quality. More subjects require longer to paint, so bear that in mind when you order, email Circe2001@aol.com for details. Portraits require a NON-REFUNDABLE $600. deposit.

All work must be shipped with insurance, which will be priced according to your zip code. Understand that shipping is based not only on weight but size, so take that into consideration. Your Oil Portrait will be lovingly & meticulously painted, expect 20 to 30 days for your commission to be completed. Oil paint varies in drying time and these cannot be shipped until they are bone dry. Orders for Christmas must be made no later than Oct 20th; for Valentines' Day, no later than Dec 30th; these are my busiest time of year for Oil Portraits.
I will consider rush orders under certain circumstances, but there will be an additional $250. charge, email for details.

It would be my great honor to paint & immortalize you or your loved ones; I look forward to working with you on your very special Oil Portrait.

Warmly: Susi

- Click on each image to see the photo that the portait was done from -

	A Fathers' Love Oil on canvas 18" x 24"
	The Most Important Thing Oil on canvas 18" x 24"
	Early Learner Oil on canvas 16" x 20"
	Tough Being Four Oil on canvas 18" x 24"
	Safe in Mother's Arms Oil on canvas