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| by Bernie Tennis |
This page is different from the rest of my website. Yes, I also do formal portraits as well as caricatures. I use watercolor for my portrait work. It is my favorite medium, capable of subtle blendings of color, vibrant skin tomes, and exciting spontaneous effects.
I can work from photos or sittings. If time allows and the subject is willing I may work entirely from life. Many of the examples were done this way. But usually it is a combination of photos and sittings. I often will need to take some photos in addition to those supplied. Even when working primarily from photos I prefer to spend time with the subject in person doing a series of preliminary sketches.
I treat each portrait as an individual piece, the result of a person’s unique appearance and personality. My goal is to paint an accurate portrait, while producing a work of art that reflects my style.
Please call or email me with what you have in mind. I will probably want to see a few photos and ask some questions… then I will provide a quote specifically tailored to each portrait.