Bracken

  Bracken, The Cairn Terrier

      5"x7" Acrylic on Watercolor papee

 2014

A recently commissioned portrait. The Sandwich Range of New Hampshire is the backdrop.

Gratus

This portrait series borrows it’s name from the Latin word Gratus, meaning beloved, dear, pleasing or agreeable. The style of these miniatures is inspired by a series of colonial family portraits from the collection of the Bennington Museum.  My subjects are companion animals, some of which are my own family pets.  Intended to delight, these mementos humorously honor dear family members. I work from photographs and digital images. Please contact me if you would like a custom portrait. laporteorama@gmail.com