Contemporary Portraiture in Seattle

The artist at work on a commissioned portrait, 2011, courtesy of Brady McGarry.

You can participate directly in the creative process by comissioning a portrait of yourself or of a loved one. Portraits are typically developed over a period of weeks or months, through a combination of live sittings in the artist's studio and photographs taken on the sight. Patrons have found sitting for their own portrait to be a unique and rewarding experience that connects them to the artwork in an unforgettable way.

 Mathew, oil, 5x7", 2011.                                                      Brady, oil, 9x 12", 2011.

 Portraits are available in a variety of traditional media such as oil, ink, graphite or charcoal.

Hilarie, graphite, 9x12," 2011.                                                   Winnie (detail), ink, 8x10," 2007.

Portraits can be commissioned in a variety of sizes from miniature to larger than life. Poses can be full-length, bust or head only, clothed, draped or nude.

Liz, oil, 4x5', 2006.

If time or travel is an issue, mail-in photography-based portraits can also be arranged. Please contact the artist for pricing and details.

For more information, or to set up a free consultation, call (206) 383-9655 or reach Michael through the 'contact' page of this website.

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