http://daunesheri.com/news The passion of realism in portraiture... by Daune Sheri Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:59:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In Remembrance… As I have done each year since the Twin Tower tragedy in New York City on September 11th 2001, I am making prints available of the original artwork titled Speechless.  This portrait was created in tribute to the firefighters and their families in the aftermath of the Word Trade Center devastation. This year I have added a [...]]]> http://daunesheri.com/news/commentary/prints-in-tribute-to-firefighters-of-september-11th/ I am very happy to include this next portrait, based on the likeness of two amazing boys, to my online portfolio collection. This detailed study is created in colored pencil, which allows for both accurate laydown and rich color. It is with joy I introduce my latest commission portrait of young brothers, Brett and Grant. To view this portrait in more detail or to submit a portrait for [...]]]> http://daunesheri.com/news/commission-portrait-calls/colored-pencil-portrait-detail-of-brett-and-grant/ Please join in viewing my portrait work and other artist’s portrait work currently on exhibit at The Portrait Painting Showcase.  The artwork will be displayed on both LA Art Guide and OC Art Guide from July 15th to December 31st, 2010. This showcase exhibits two-dimensional media based on the realistic and impressionistic style of human portraits, adults and/or children, from artists worldwide. All [...]]]> http://daunesheri.com/news/exhibits/the-portrait-painting-showcase-exhibit-2010/ Please join in viewing my pet portrait work and other artist’s pet portrait work currently on exhibit at The Pet Painting Showcase. The artwork will be displayed on both LA Art Guide and OC Art Guide from June 10th to December 31st, 2010. This showcase exhibits two-dimensional media based on the realistic and impressionistic style of pets portraits from artists worldwide. All [...]]]> http://daunesheri.com/news/exhibits/the-pet-painting-showcase-exhibit-2010/ NOW ACCEPTING PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS FOR FATHER’S DAY… Father’s Day has come upon us in a blink of an eye! If you’re looking for a unique gift for Dad, a custom portrait may be it… I can create a bold interpretation in pen and ink of his dog,  or maybe a colored pencil portrait of his little girl… [...]]]> http://daunesheri.com/news/commission-portrait-calls/accepting-custom-portrait-commissions-for-fathers-day-2010/ As a gift, I was given a new type of pastel called Pan Pastels. What a joy it has been to work with this type of medium.  These pastels are very soft and highly pigmented which lend to an oil painting-like effect. The application is very much like painting with the use of brushes, foam applicators and sponges. With [...]]]> http://daunesheri.com/news/portfolio-work/pastel-child-portrait-complete-titled-we-all-have-ghosts/ NOW ACCEPTING PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS FOR MOTHER’S DAY… If you are looking for something special this year for Mom, consider a custom painted portrait. Whether it be for Mom’s two-legged child or Mom’s four-legged child, send your photographs now to allow enough time for me to complete the portrait.  I will create the perfect gift of her [...]]]> http://daunesheri.com/news/commission-portrait-calls/accepting-portrait-commissions-for-mothers-day-2010/ I wanted to update everyone on a change to my official website. I most recently implemented a new domain name which ultimately changes the URL address.  Please take a moment to bookmark the new URL address and if providing a link to my portrait services, change your link to the new URL address as soon as possible. It also might be helpful [...]]]> http://daunesheri.com/news/commentary/announcement-domain-name-change/ I am very excited to add the image of this beautiful child, titled Spirited, to  my online portfolio collection. This particular study is created in pastel which, I feel, works well with the overall composition. This was the last commission portrait of the year created for the Christmas holiday. The story behind this young girl’s struggle very early in her life has greatly [...]]]> http://daunesheri.com/news/commission-portrait-calls/pastel-child-portrait-titled-spirited/ NOW ACCEPTING COMMISSION PORTRAITS FOR CHRISTMAS, HANUKKAH, KWANZAA… It’s that time of year again when I begin accepting commission portraits for the winter holiday season! If you are looking for a unique gift for Chistmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa… this is a truly personal way to give from the heart. I work from photographs you send of your child [...]]]> http://daunesheri.com/news/commission-portrait-calls/accepting-portrait-commissions-for-winter-holiday-2009/