David Gilchrist Portraits
HOMEPAGE
Portraits From Photos
Stunning professional artwork created for you
For many years I have delighted clients with traditional
artist portraits from my home studio in Glasgow
looking for genuine artwork
100 per cent created by hand in the UK ?
take a look at this fabulous art !
FINE ART PORTRAITS
Hi David,
Just wanted to say how pleased I am with the portrait you did of our dog Charlie.
I am going to put it in a frame for my husband for Christmas and I`m sure he`ll love it.
Thank you once again. Pat Wheeler
find more fabulous portrait artwork of your furry friends here
You need good clear photographs
for artist portraits that will shine !
As an artist i am only able to draw or paint what i can see, so a good sharp photo is needed to give you the best results
My top tips -
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use a good camera for good clear results
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ensure subject is well lit
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focus on eyes
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outside light is best - shoot away from the sun
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head and shoulders is prefrerred
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dont over crop - leave space around the head and shoulders
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER
you can view my video of the stages in creating this tiger portrait by hand
using soft pastels on textured pastel paper
Do you need a professional portrait artist to paint or draw a special portrait for you?
I have many years experience working from my clients photographs .
Take a look at the samples of my work on my website gallery pages, there are many artworks on show
All of my portraits are created by hand using traditional materials and methods.
I use only the highest quality artist-grade materials to create superior results that will last for years in your home or office.
Oil painting portraits from photos
The artist`s oil painting portraits from photos are painted by hand on high quality, stretched cotton canvas
using Winsor & Newton’s latest Griffin Alkyd Quick Drying Oil Colour that is resistant to yellowing and cracking with age.
Custom drawings from photos
Drawing pencil portraits from photos using black art conte pencil on textured paper will result in a detailed finish with a textured appearance.
Pastel hand drawn portraits from photos UK
Pastel portraits from photos have a velvet finish and are excellent for getting good blending for shadows and highlights on skin , hair and fur etc.
Great attention is paid to getting a good realistic likeness to the photo and bringing out the personality and character of the subject.
I create portraits for local customers in Glasgow
and also serve Edinburgh and surrounding areas and further across Scotland
and the UK , including London, Manchester, Birmingham , using royal mail next day special delivery post .
order your custom portraits from photos today
regards
portrait artist David Gilchrist