Part of what makes beginning a new original work interesting, occasionally frustrating but ultimately satisfying is knowing how, where or if the time I spend in the field finding reference materials and taking photos will ultimately make sense.  Likewise, the personalities, the faces, and features, the tiniest and seemingly trivial details of things like hair or clothing or change of expression, are paramount to how I approach a commission portrait.

With so many exceptional artists to choose from, it is a humbling experience to know you chose to purchase one of my originals or trusted me to create a commission portrait.  Regardless of what is involved, I want to deliver you the piece of art you hoped for.  Planning out a commission or an original is time consuming and challenging, but a happy customer makes it all worthwhile.  I enjoy what I do, and I can only hope that is shows in my work.
 
I encourage you to look through my Gallery of Original Work and Past Commission Tabs.  Each image can be clicked on for a larger view.  You are always welcome to email, message or text me with any questions.
 
Thank you for visiting, Ryan

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