Below are some recent portraits. My portrait painting style derives from the Northern Renaissance technique- marked by pure color, painstaking detail, and multiple translucent glazes. There is nothing more thrilling to me than painting a refined portrait for someone. The portraits I paint have elicited some very emotional responses from those who have commissioned them. I feel very special knowing that these paintings will live on for centuries, preserving the memory of a loved one generation after generation.
With all of my portraits, clients are provided with photographs of the work as it progresses. This is a fun way for the client to interact during the painting process. Most of my portraits are painted on wood panels. Using the finest materials available, and applying them with time-tested techniques, ensures that all of my paintings will stand the test of time and become family heirlooms.
24x30" Dr. Janie Fouke oil on canvas
30x48" Marie oil on panel
16x20" Francis Marion oil on panel
This painting was done for a distant relative of Francis Marion using a period etching of the Revolutionary War hero also known as "The Swampfox".
If you have a question or would like to set up a commission please contact me:

kirsche1@msu.edu or 517-648-0367
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