Portraits and other works

Explore my diverse portfolio of commissioned portrait artworks.

Capturing the essence of exceptual figures through art.

Capturing Essence: Portraits by a Florence-Trained Artist

Specializing in Oil and Pastel Portraits of Notable Figures

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Commissioned Works

Personalized portraits created for distinguished individuals and institutions.

Artistic Journey

Trained in Florence, I specialize in portraits, capturing the essence of my subjects.

Creating timeless portraits.

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Professional Artistic Experience

Freelance Artist

2010 - Present

Commissioned portraits for notable figures, including university presidents and NASA scientists.

Notable Portraits

Freelance Artist

2015 - Present

Recent works include a portrait of the former lieutenant governor of New York.

A person with dark hair is painting a detailed portrait that includes a large face profile with a green and pearl headdress. The artist uses fine brush strokes to complete the intricate artwork, which shows traditional attire with vibrant colors.
A person with dark hair is painting a detailed portrait that includes a large face profile with a green and pearl headdress. The artist uses fine brush strokes to complete the intricate artwork, which shows traditional attire with vibrant colors.

Artistic Portraits

Explore exquisite portraits by a Florence-trained professional artist.

A monochromatic portrait painting of a person with a focused and serious expression. The brush strokes are bold, creating a texture that gives the image a sense of movement and depth. The artwork is enclosed within a circular frame.
A monochromatic portrait painting of a person with a focused and serious expression. The brush strokes are bold, creating a texture that gives the image a sense of movement and depth. The artwork is enclosed within a circular frame.
A person is drawing a portrait on a large sketchpad. The artwork features a face, and the artist holds a drawing tool. The setting appears to be outdoors with other people in the background. The image is in black and white, focusing on the artistry and technique.
A person is drawing a portrait on a large sketchpad. The artwork features a face, and the artist holds a drawing tool. The setting appears to be outdoors with other people in the background. The image is in black and white, focusing on the artistry and technique.
An artist sits on a stool, working on a portrait at an easel surrounded by numerous framed paintings on the wall. The images depict various people, some smiling and others with neutral expressions. The setting has a cozy, artistic vibe.
An artist sits on a stool, working on a portrait at an easel surrounded by numerous framed paintings on the wall. The images depict various people, some smiling and others with neutral expressions. The setting has a cozy, artistic vibe.
A pastel portrait of a bearded man with an intense gaze. His hair is styled in a voluminous manner, and the background features swirling dark blues and greens, adding depth and movement to the composition.
A pastel portrait of a bearded man with an intense gaze. His hair is styled in a voluminous manner, and the background features swirling dark blues and greens, adding depth and movement to the composition.

The portrait captured my essence beautifully; a true testament to the artist's exceptional skill and training.

John Doe

A charcoal drawing of a human face is superimposed over a page of a newspaper filled with text and numbers. The portrait features defined facial features, including intense eyes and a slightly parted lip expression. The background text is visible through the strokes of the charcoal drawing, adding a layered effect.
A charcoal drawing of a human face is superimposed over a page of a newspaper filled with text and numbers. The portrait features defined facial features, including intense eyes and a slightly parted lip expression. The background text is visible through the strokes of the charcoal drawing, adding a layered effect.
A person is sketching a detailed portrait with charcoal or pencil on a drawing pad. The portrait is of a person with short dark hair and a calm expression. Various art supplies and other people are visible in the background, suggesting an outdoor or public setting.
A person is sketching a detailed portrait with charcoal or pencil on a drawing pad. The portrait is of a person with short dark hair and a calm expression. Various art supplies and other people are visible in the background, suggesting an outdoor or public setting.

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