Portraits

Flying Abbey Studios specializes in the contemporary portrait.  Beginning with the idea that each individual has a unique  personality, every portrait will have it's own stylistic flavor.  Flying Abbey can render the personae equipped with emotions, theatricality, and memory.  Browse the gallery to view some of the works previously created at Flying Abbey Studios.

Ms. Nadine

Ms. Nadine

Oil on canvas. 12" x 12"

Headshot 1

Headshot 1

An alternative to headshots, this is an example of a portrait for use in the corporate environment.

Headshot 2

Headshot 2

An alternative to headshots, this is an example of a portrait for use in the corporate environment.

Headshot 3

Headshot 3

An alternative to headshots, this is an example of a portrait for use in the corporate environment.

Headhot 4

Headhot 4

An alternative to headshots, this is an example of a portrait for use in the corporate environment.s

Headshot 5

Headshot 5

An alternative to headshots, this is an example of a portrait for use in the corporate environment.

Headshot 6

Headshot 6

Headshot 7

Headshot 7

An alternative to headshots, this is an example of a portrait for use in the corporate environment.

Headshot 8

Headshot 8

An alternative to headshots, this is an example of a portrait for use in the corporate environment.

Headshot 9

Headshot 9

An alternative to headshots, this is an example of a portrait for use in the corporate environment.

Gregory

Gregory

This is another oil portrait constructed with accoutrements.  The handlebar mustache and monocle were added after the portrait.  This is stylized and allowed to be more expressive than your average sitting.

The Dancer and the Astronaut

The Dancer and the Astronaut

This lovely brother and sister commission will hopefully keep them both smiling for years to come!  Oil on canvas diptych, 24" x 48" .

Tain

Tain

This is a fun oil portrait with the use of theatrical devices such as a handlebar mustache and an expressive gesture.

Lilly with Birds

Lilly with Birds

She's charming, witty, and with hair that has a life of it's own.  This was the result.

Ozkar and Olaf Go to Moscow

Ozkar and Olaf Go to Moscow

This was a wonderful subject and client to work with.  I was fortunate to have 2 cats with strong personalities set against the backdrop of Moscow.  One was described as the Proletariat, while the other was Bourgeoisie through and through.

24" x 24" oil on panel. 

Jon

Jon

Oil portrait.

Annie

Annie

Oil portrait painting.

Chris and Pattra

Chris and Pattra

This was a fun session wherein the wedding couple added accoutrements for the painting.  Steam punk monocle, top hat, and the infamous Carmen Miranda all made an appearance.

Dr. Christian

Dr. Christian

Dr. Christian meets Tom Selleck in this portrait with accoutrements.  An expressive mustache was a must for this gentleman.

Finnegan

Finnegan

Full body portraiture in the landscape

Finnegan

Finnegan

Oil portrait of a chid.

Johannes

Johannes

An impressionist portrait with a contemporary edge with the use of pattern and decoration in the background.

Helena

Helena

Impressionist portrait with contemporary background.

James

James

Oil portrait.

Finnegan

Finnegan

This is an example of the use of watercolors for portraiture.

Rachael

Rachael

Graphite portrait of a baby.

Kayson

Kayson

Graphite portrait of toddler.

Aziah

Aziah

Graphite portrait of a baby