By Aaron Beane
Some of our greatest moments are often forgotten, fleeting as the breath we breathe. We frequently seek to mark special occasions and extraordinary places with physical reminders of importance. You need not look further than the living history surrounding us daily. There are plaques at the location of great speeches of long ago and monuments where cities and civilizations saw their modest beginnings. Even the humble height marker scribbled on the frame of the kitchen doorway marks a moment desired to last. To remember these moments and more, the art of portraiture aims to cement these cherished stories and places forever.
All commissioned fine art portraits are rooted in a singular moment in time; however, there are milestones and scenes that stand out among the rest. Early in life or the life of a family, this usually comes in the form of the birth of a child. While most portraits are not created until the age of 5 or 6 years to take advantage of the development of identifying features, sometimes it can be advantageous to celebrate this new life or stage of life. During this time, it is charming when the portrait is looser in style, hinting at the fragility and unfettered emotion of a young child. However, who is to say you can't focus that palpable energy into a strikingly detailed and imaginative portrait, such as this child-of-an-artist-turned-cherub, seen below?
There are also beloved spaces between each milestone that ground and enrich each life. Often families or individuals will commission a portrait with the intention of documenting their love for the forever homes, serene getaways, and storied landscapes that have shaped who they are. Our artists take into account the history of a place while acknowledging the beautiful details of its current existence. Whether your first house or the well-worn walking path, a commissioned portrait allows one to take a piece of each place with them wherever they go.
Each season brings new chapters in life. The fall and winter offer great opportunities to gift a portrait for the holidays. These seasons are not as filled with the special occasions depicted in portraiture, however with the approaching spring comes the season of school graduations and weddings. These are great opportunities to celebrate some of life's sweetest moments. We offer wedding portraits as live event paintings or after the event portraits from provided photographs. Whatever the big day may bring, portraits are a sure way to have and to hold the beginnings of a loving future forever
The memories we make are worth celebrating over a lifetime. The everyday and the noteworthy are imbued with a piece of us unable to be extracted by any other means than the stroke of a brush against canvas. Let us help you relish in everything life offers through the magic of a commissioned portrait.
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Portraits, Inc. was founded in 1942 in New York on Park Avenue. Over its 80-year history, Portraits, Inc. has carefully assembled a select group of the world’s foremost portrait artists offering a range of styles and prices. Recognized as the industry leader, Portraits, Inc. provides expert guidance for discerning clients interested in commissioning fine art portraits.