Olalla Valley Fine Art Studio

Classical and Impressionistic Oil Paintings from the Pacific Northwest

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Portraits and Figuratives

Having studied with noted artists since childhood and having painted in oils for nearly three decades I am dedicated to my craft. I specialize in painting from life and have created what I call the Romantic Portrait, a venue that gives validity to the dreams of my clients.

Commission portraits are welcomed and are done either from life, photograph or both. Please email me for details.

I have done portraits for such notables as Royd Tolkein (J.R.R. Tolkein's grandson) from Wales, actor Bruce Hopkins from New Zealand, Ron Cleveland owner of Washington State Fantasy Fair and others.

Cheap Thrills

Classic bubble picture!

16"H x 20"W

Prints available at fineartamerica.com

Bridget's Three

Commissioned Portrait

20"H x 30"W

Christy

This was done as a two hour sitting with a live model.

12"H x 9"W

Corrie and the Rose

This was a four hour model session and still a work in progress. I should be posting the final version in the next week.

16"H x 20"W

675

A Moment's Breath

20"H x 24"W

1200

Tomboy in Pink

Many of my portraits are begun in an open studio where a model is hired to pose for several artists. After four hours of painting from life I will either call the portrait complete or work with a photograph to finish it.

16"H x 20"W

Email for prices.

Umitilla

Taken from the colorful Pow-Wow hosted by the Umitilla tribes in Oregon.

30"H x 40"W

1200

Little Girl in a Red Dress

Jade, my lovely granddaughter in one of her heartwarming moods.

16"H x 20"W

Commisioned portraits available. Please email for appointment.

The Piano Lesson

Commissioned portraits are available. Please email for appointment and pricing.

20"H x 24"W

Ioan Gruffud as Horatio Hornblower

Sometimes I find myself doing a little fan art here and there just for the fun of it. This is taken from the 2005 A & E TV series Horatio Hornblower starring Ioan Gruffud

12"H x 9"W

Photo by A & E Productions

Ruth

24"H x 36"W

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