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Oil Portrait Horse Girl

19 x 26 Pastel Portrait

Pastel Portrait of Sisters

20 x 26 Pastel Portrait

For years I have dreamed of having a portrait done of my daughters....read more

pastel portrait, family in fountain

12 x 16 Pastel Portrait


pastel portrait Jones Girls

24 x 32 Pastel Portrait

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Pastel Portrait Family Three Girls and Dog

19 x 26 Pastel Portrait


12 x 16 Pastel  Portrait

 
pastel portrait of young boy

16 x 20 Pastel Portrait

Two Sisters
pastel portrait chloe

24 x 36 Pastel Portrait

 
Pastel Portrait of Grandson

9 x 12 Pastel Portrait

I can't wait to get it up w/ Alex and Nicolas then our wall will be complete.   Thank you so much! It really is beautiful! 

pastel portrait of young boy

16 x 20 Pastel Portrait

I received Ben's portrait today.  It is beautiful.  You have captured his expression perfectly.  I  hope you get to meet him in person.  The portrait is fabulous.  You are incredibly talented.  Thank you so much.
Kamie

24 x 30 Pastel Portrait

Pierce
Clifton, VA

14 x 18 Pastel Portrait

A portrait by Theresa of trainer Mailinn Beckman. Another lovely day at the Blowing Rock Horse Show"


18 x 24 Pastel Portrait

Richard
Raleigh, NC
Pastel Portrait of Couple

19 x 25 Pastel Portrait

The Roses
Wake Forest, NC

19 x 26 Pastel Portrait

Portrait of Caroline
Wake Forest, NC

24 x 36 Pastel Portrait

Reid
Raleigh, NC
Over the years, Theresa has created portraits of Reid's sister and brother and now it was her turn. 

16 x 20 Pastel Portrait

Eric &  his dog
Raleigh, VA

Theresa created an earlier pastel of Eric's sister, Jenna and her horse Snowey, but Eric shares a special bond with his beautiful Vizla!
 
"What a great portrait of them both! Now I have both of my children displayed on the wall!"  -D. Cameron

 

12 x 16 Pastel Portrait

3 Jack Russels
Aiken, SC

The recipient  was blown away after her good friends presented her with a surprise pastel of her beloved Jacks created by Theresa.
 
"I have to let you know that she CRIED and said it was the best gift she had ever received! That is compliment to your work as she does not get emotional!  Thank you So much for working with us. " -K. Oppenheimer

24 x 36 Pastel Portrait


Mom, Mary Mac, Dixon and Cammie kept Dad in the dark for months while Theresa created this beautiful  family heirloom. from a composite of photographs that she took on site.


"Did your husband tell you that I cried when I saw this? I am SO pleased!"-L. Holland

16 x 20 Pastel Portrait

Little Link is as  unique as his pastel portrait! When he flat out refused to be photographed for his portrait, Theresa captured his charm by announcing that she needed his help to photograph the tree he was climbing! Within seconds he had also shed his shirt  but it was so typical of him that we kept him in his Tarzan mode!

"I LOVE this portrait! It is SO Link!"
-L Hammerschmidt

18 x 26 Pastel Portrait

Brantley
Richmond, VA

The adorable Miss Brantley was all smiles for Theresa! Some families want the children created at the same age starting with the oldest. But this family wanted them both at their respective age differences.
 
"I am SO pleased with these portraits of my children! Thank you!" -K. Mills


18 x 26 Pastel Portrait

Chi
Richmond, VA.


Chi was a real pleaser and worked hard for the right moment!  



"It's just wonderful!" -K. Mills

16 x 20 Pastel Portrait

Christopher
Richmond, VA

Just a couple of snapshots and we "had" Christopher's look!  The family prefered portraits of both he and his sister at the same time.

"Wow, Chris is dead on!"-C. LaCavita

16 x 20 Pastel Portrait

Olivia
Richmond, VA

Olivia's portrait came together from a combination of poses.
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"This is our girl!  It's beautiful!"-C. LaCavita

36 x 24 Pastel Portrait

We met the family at the North Carolina coast, but conditions at the beach, wind, blowing sand, etc., are not always great for photgraphy. We actually met later at their home to take more reference photos in their backyard! Elvis (the dog) was added as a suprise for the girls.

36 x 24 Pastel Portrait

“Theresa took several family photos supplied by me and turned it into a single masterpiece!  I then surprised my family with the portrait for Christmas.  It has become a cherished artwork in our home and hangs over our fireplace in our den!”  

B. Bishop Ponte Vedra Beach, FL



24 x 20 Pastel Portrait

Portrait of free spirited Samantha! Her mom wanted lots of color and Samantha chose her own ballet outfit. Look for her brother Mark's portrait.

"Everytime we walk by our portraits we know we have captured a moment in time. It's amazing and comforting. My children are away infrequently, but that will change and so will they. These portraits never will. They are ours forever and so is that moment in time. Thank you for capturing it for us." - Mr. and Mrs. R. Stancil

20 x 24 Pastel Portrait

Portrait of Mark. Mark's a soccer boy and loves action! Look at his sister Samantha's portrait and imagine them both hanging in the family room for all to enjoy!



16 x 20 Pastel Portrait

Portrait of Jeremy and Julien This portrait was worked from 2 separate photos. It is a posthumous portrait of the father and I combined it with a photo of his son. These are emotionally powerful portraits that always mean the world to the families involved.

"Thank you so much! You have truly captured Jeremy's essence. In the years to come, we are sure his son will appreciate this portrait even more." - The Hendricks Family, Durham, NC

24 x 36 Pastel Portrait

Vice Commander Walt Jaskiewicz was recalled to duty following the events of Sept.11. His proud wife commissioned this portrait in secret using the neighbor's email and computer and we created this final portrait from her photos. We framed and hung the portrait in their home for their big unveiling!

"I am so pleased with this portrait of my husband and I am glad that you opted to go larger. The impact was sensational! He was stunned when he saw it. No, he was shocked! Thank you!"- Mrs. W. Jaskiewicz Marco Island, FL



16 x 20 Pastel Portrait

Charming little Riley started off shy but that changed within minutes! Theresa painted her brother, Andrew's portrait several years ago

"Oh, I love it! That is Riley!"

36 x 24 Pastel Portrait

This brother and sister portrait was created from supplied photos by their mother as a surprise for their father! The background was also created.

"Oh this is amazing! I am so pleased!"- Mrs. C. Dixon



24 x 36 Pastel Portrait

This charming brother and sister duo were a joy to work with! The ocean background was created in this pastel.

"We love our portrait! No one can believe how perfect the likeness is. I can hardly wait to see it hanging in our new home. Thank you so much!" - Nancy Bock, Beaufort, NC

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Pastel Portrait by Theresa of handsome Joshua and his boisterous little dachshund!



12 x 16 Pastel Portrait

Theresa's pastel portrait of Robin and her energetic pal!

16 x 20 Pastel Portrait

Pastel Portrait by Theresa of the pretty, dimpled Michaela. Her sister Samantha's portrait was also created by Theresa 5 years ago



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