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Portraits & Other Commissions​

From an early age, drawing and painting children, pets and especially horses, brought me joy, first the challenge of capturing the image, but more than that bringing the personality of the individual subjects to life. I didn't realize it back then, but later a teacher told me I had a gift.

After I started doing commissioned portraits my joy became seeing the eyes of the person(s) who commissioned me when they saw their painting for the first time. Their obvious happiness made me happy ~ and it's probably got a lot to do with why I paint portraits in addition to the other subjects I paint.

Not all of my portrait subjects are living when I paint them. Some of my commissioned portrait work is of people and pets who had passed on without a really good image to remember them by.

Though painting from life - or my own photos - is best, the highest praise an artist can receive is being told the painting is more like the subject than the photos they gave me reference.

Consultations are free of course. I'm happy to meet with you via phone or in person to discuss the process and pricing. Please call the studio at (302) 539-3405 or write to me via the Contact page of this website. ~ Ellen

Below are a few examples of my portraits, mostly in oils, a few pastels or pencil:

"Every child begins the world again." ~ Henry David Thoreau​

Picture
Maggie
Christmas Wonder, 11" x 14" oil on canvas, a "Postcard from the Past"
The Best of Friends, 16" x 20" oil on canvas, a "Postcard from the Past" painting, private collectin & prints
Burying Treasure, 12" x 16" oil on canvas portrait from grandfather's cell photo, prints available
Discovery, 9" x 12" oil on canvas painted from Mom's cell video, private collection & prints
Don't Feed the Gulls
Keira's Way, 16" x 20" oil on canvas, private commission and prints
Memories, 16" x 16" oil on canvas, private commission and prints
Rose Colored Glasses, 16" x 20" pencil and pastel, private collection and prints
Sam, 8" x 10" oil, private commission


​A few examples of Ellen's animal portraits
"We asked Ellen to paint a picture of our three dogs with our backyard setting.
It came out so lifelike that it looks like a photograph. Only better, because she captured their three separate personalities. We couldn't be happier. I highly recommend anyone who is thinking of getting a portrait
or any other painting done to get in touch with Ellen. She is amazing!"
~ R. Raab


Picture
Gracie, 12" x 16" oil portrait on canvas of English bull dog, sold.
"Spirit of the Grey Ghost," pastel dog portrait of the artist's Weimaraner. Prints are available.
"Abby," 16" x 20" oil on canvas. SOLD
Ginger, pastel on rag paper, 20" x 30", private collection
German shorthair, 16" x 20" pastel, private collection
"Roxy" on her favorite walk, 11" x 14" oil on canvas
Running Free 11 x 14 oil dog portrait of a Golden Retriever from a 35mm snapshot
Anticipation, 12 x 16 oil portrait of Golden Retriever "Annie"
Detail from a commissioned oil Portrait of Grand Champion Weimaraner Maximillian
Commissioned Christmas present oil portrait of Golden Doodle "Emma" from cell phone snapshot
Lion Cub pastel, sold.
Chalk pastel dog portrait of a client's Sheltie.
King of Harambe, oil portrait of one of the male lions at Disney's Animal Kingdom

A few other commissions
I work all of my commissions in with other paintings I'm just inspired to do, some with a specific purpose, some just because....

Goldfinch Lane
Spring Promise
Sea Glass Beach
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  • Home
  • Original Paintings
    • Original oils and pastels
    • Portraits & Other Commissions
  • Strength of Women Series
    • About the Series
    • Standing on the Rock Vol I
    • The Journey Vol II
    • No Way Out Vol III
    • Freedom Vol IV
    • The Narrow path Vol V
    • Reflection Vol VI
    • In God's Hands Vol VII
    • Whatsoever things are lovely Vol VIII
  • Prints
    • About Ellen Rice Prints
    • Indian River Inlet
    • Seascapes and Beach
    • Bay Scenes
    • Maps & Treasure Coast History
    • Lighthouses, Coast Guard Stations & Delaware's Watchtowers
    • Paintings Created to Uplift
    • Children's Prints and Portraits
    • Dog Portraits & Prints
    • Pony & Horse Portraits & Prints
    • Trees, Nature & Wildlife Landscapes
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Pen, Ink, Watercolor & Pencil Drawings
  • Studio Notes
  • Gifts & gift cards
    • Ellen's Small Gifts
    • LEAF LEATHER by CL Whiting >
      • Card Cases & Other Small Accessories
      • Classic Handbags
      • Coinpurse & Cosmetic
      • Leather-Edged Bags
      • Small Bags
      • Totes
      • Working Bags
      • Men's Wallets
      • Women's Wallets
    • American Hand Made >
      • CERAMICS, POTTERY and RAKU >
        • J. Davis Raku InnerSpirit Rattles & Ornaments
      • CLOCKS & TOYS by Laughing Moon
      • GLASS ART >
        • Chiara Reading Stained Glass
        • Justin Cavagnaro Glass Art
        • Luke Adams Blown Glass
      • JEWELRY BY THE SHORE >
        • Austin Cake's Sun Sea Sand Sea Glass Jewelry
        • Meg's Prism Sea Glass Jewelry
        • Diane Page Beach Glass Jewelry Designs
        • Kim Doughty-Cavagnaro
      • PUPPETS & PUPPET KITS - Cate & Levi
      • WOOD >
        • Steve Baldwin Wooden Toys
    • GIFT CARDS
  • About
    • About the Studio
    • About Ellen Rice
    • About Ellen Rice Prints
    • Staff
    • Services & Policies
  • Special Offers
  • Virtual Wall
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  • Contact