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Showing posts with label massachusetts portrait artist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label massachusetts portrait artist. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Monday, November 25, 2013
Children's Portraiture: my latest children's portrait commission
This is my newest custom oil portrait. This young girl is the third generation of New York City family members (at least) who have had their portraits painted at a very young age. I was truly honored to be asked as other family members have been painted by well known artists including Erik Haupt, a New York portrait artist who lived from 1891-1984. It was a pleasure to see the family's portrait collection and to become a part of their family tradition.
As her mother noted she is a self-assured four year old and I was most happy to be sure that all the details were to be finalized to her satisfaction. I was gratified to hear from her that she and her husband were absolutely thrilled with the painting.
www.soniahale.com
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Yellow Roses on Fence/ paint out in Weston, MA
It was a pleasure to participate in a paint out in Weston, MA at Regis College with other artists in the area over the weekend. I choose to start 2 paintings from life to complete in my studio. Here is my first painting which I completed.
Yellow Roses
9 x 12
oil on linen
Click here to go to my Floral paintings Gallery
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Client Testimonials for Commissioned Portraits, House portraits and Landscapes
It's always great to hear from my clients. Here are some comments I'd like to share:
Hi Sonia!
I picked up the framed pastel today and I am deliriously happy. It's really beautiful. I'm not sure it's in the final location, but it's up and I'm thrilled to tears.
. . . thank you once again! It was a pleasure and I enjoyed the process with you.
I knew my wife would cry when she saw the portrait, because it was her.
Sonia exceeded expectations at capturing the warm feeling of a New England home that was ours for a memorable three years. That picture immediately brings us back to great friends, neighbors, schools, and community. What an awesome way to remember the best of the past.
We love it!!!!!!
You are a wonder. Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your alchemy.
xoE
I am speechless! Sonia, it is simply lovely! Thank you so much!
Sonia, this is really wonderful. I am so in awe of your talent.
Wowee! It is even more amazing than the photo shows. The colors, the light -- the skin tones.
Thank you SO much, Caroline for making this happen. I agree with Laura, I think M&D will be absolutely thrilled!
Good Morning Sonia,
Thanks for sending the painting of my mother. I love it ! I tried printing it on photo paper, but my printer needs adjustment to accept the heavy paper. Will keep trying as it will be a focal piece on the wall where I have a xxx memorabilia collection.
Dear Sonia
Mailing me a photograph of my mother would be much appreciated. (referring to the painting of his mother)
Beautiful. I just want to sit here with it for a while.
The painting has a glow and lights up the library.
It is impossible to thank you properly, but we will treasure this portrait always.
Portrait and Landscape commissions:
Portrait commissions are a wonderful way to honor loved ones. In addition I work from my own reference materials and also work on commission, so if you have a dream seascape/ landscape image, please let me know. These make enduring and memorable gifts! ( My email is soniahale1@gmail.com.)
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Hi Sonia!
I picked up the framed pastel today and I am deliriously happy. It's really beautiful. I'm not sure it's in the final location, but it's up and I'm thrilled to tears.
. . . thank you once again! It was a pleasure and I enjoyed the process with you.
I knew my wife would cry when she saw the portrait, because it was her.
Sonia exceeded expectations at capturing the warm feeling of a New England home that was ours for a memorable three years. That picture immediately brings us back to great friends, neighbors, schools, and community. What an awesome way to remember the best of the past.
We love it!!!!!!
You are a wonder. Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your alchemy.
xoE
I am speechless! Sonia, it is simply lovely! Thank you so much!
Sonia, this is really wonderful. I am so in awe of your talent.
Wowee! It is even more amazing than the photo shows. The colors, the light -- the skin tones.
Thank you SO much, Caroline for making this happen. I agree with Laura, I think M&D will be absolutely thrilled!
Good Morning Sonia,
Thanks for sending the painting of my mother. I love it ! I tried printing it on photo paper, but my printer needs adjustment to accept the heavy paper. Will keep trying as it will be a focal piece on the wall where I have a xxx memorabilia collection.
Dear Sonia
Mailing me a photograph of my mother would be much appreciated. (referring to the painting of his mother)
Beautiful. I just want to sit here with it for a while.
The painting has a glow and lights up the library.
It is impossible to thank you properly, but we will treasure this portrait always.
Portrait and Landscape commissions:
Portrait commissions are a wonderful way to honor loved ones. In addition I work from my own reference materials and also work on commission, so if you have a dream seascape/ landscape image, please let me know. These make enduring and memorable gifts! ( My email is soniahale1@gmail.com.)
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Boston nightscape commission
I am working on my first commission of an evening scene in Boston.
It is a pleasure to be able to bring to life a scene to be enjoyed for a lifetime by my young client. I am an artist who is stimulated by the ideas of my clients and uses them as a springboard.
I work these landscape/home commissions in around my portrait commissions and I'm very pleased to do this work as well. They make unique, thoughtful gifts and this one happens to be a gift too. I may posts some little color sketches I did to get ready for the finish. The sky color was a consideration: a Prussian blue or more a purple-blue? . . .more to come.*
*update 5/2013: The painting has been completed and approved. I will post the image in August after this wedding gift is given.
To go to my Landscape commissions gallery
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
It is a pleasure to be able to bring to life a scene to be enjoyed for a lifetime by my young client. I am an artist who is stimulated by the ideas of my clients and uses them as a springboard.
I work these landscape/home commissions in around my portrait commissions and I'm very pleased to do this work as well. They make unique, thoughtful gifts and this one happens to be a gift too. I may posts some little color sketches I did to get ready for the finish. The sky color was a consideration: a Prussian blue or more a purple-blue? . . .more to come.*
*update 5/2013: The painting has been completed and approved. I will post the image in August after this wedding gift is given.
To go to my Landscape commissions gallery
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Boston Public Garden—Lagoon Bridge in winter
It's great to stretch one's boundaries as an artist, so with that in mind I've been working on some new paintings of Boston.
I bounded into Boston recently to capture images for an evening scene I'm working on for an exciting new commission and was compelled to return. Here are a few of my paintings. They are available so send an email at soniahale1@gmail.com if you are interested in any of them.
Lagoon Bridge is said to be the world's shortest suspension bridge. Just think of the drama of the Golden Gate bridge of San Francison as a contrast in length and size. However, I believe Lagoon bridge is the equal of the Golden Gate bridge in beauty, especially as it is constantly changing with the gorgeous four seasons we have here.
Years ago this lagoon was deliberately flooded for ice skaters, but now eveyone skates on the Boston Common's Frog Pond.
Lagoon Bridge in Winter
16" x 20"
oil on canvas
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
I bounded into Boston recently to capture images for an evening scene I'm working on for an exciting new commission and was compelled to return. Here are a few of my paintings. They are available so send an email at soniahale1@gmail.com if you are interested in any of them.
Lagoon Bridge is said to be the world's shortest suspension bridge. Just think of the drama of the Golden Gate bridge of San Francison as a contrast in length and size. However, I believe Lagoon bridge is the equal of the Golden Gate bridge in beauty, especially as it is constantly changing with the gorgeous four seasons we have here.
Years ago this lagoon was deliberately flooded for ice skaters, but now eveyone skates on the Boston Common's Frog Pond.
Lagoon Bridge in Winter
16" x 20"
oil on canvas
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Boston Statehouse—winter's dream
I love the history of Boston. The Boston Statehouse was built in 1798. The dome was originally made of wood shingles, but now is covered in copper and 23 karat gold to prevent leaks (not too shabby.) It is topped with a lantern and a pinecone—symbols of the forests here.
Boston Statehouse in Winter
14" x 18"
oil on canvas
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Boston Statehouse in Winter
14" x 18"
oil on canvas
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Friday, February 15, 2013
2 paintings chosen to hang in Max’s Art Supplies in Westport, CT
If you are in the Westport, CT area this month, please stop by to see two of my framed portrait paintings hanging at Max's Art Supplies' window display. They were selected to hang there for a month!
There is both a child's portrait and an adult portrait. They will be there until March 6th.
Max’s Art Supplies, 68 Post Road East, Westport, CT
To go to my portrait website
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
There is both a child's portrait and an adult portrait. They will be there until March 6th.
Max’s Art Supplies, 68 Post Road East, Westport, CT
To go to my portrait website
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Monday, December 31, 2012
January issue of Fine Art Connoisseur
I understand that the new issue is being released. I'm looking forward to seeing several of my paintings in this issue.
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Friday, December 28, 2012
New Formal Woman's commission to be on my website soon
Here is a better photograph of the painting which is currently being framed. It is a pleasure to be able to paint adults along with children. I also like the variety in my work of painting official portraits with family portraits.
To see more of my Adult and Teen portrait commissions click here
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Outdoor oil sketch: child with pet portrait
Here is a sketch for a painting I'm working on (it's a bit of a washed out photo, I will update the photo soon). It's really nice to personalize children's portraits with pets. We decided for the finished piece to leave out the collar on the dog. Grover, a Portuguese Water dog, is my first dog to sit for me and did his best!
To go to my Children's Portrait Commissions Gallery
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Newly completed Commission off to Page-Waterman Gallery
It's always a pleasure to paint commissions for client's special occasions—including Anniversary gifts, special Birthday gifts, Valentine's Day gifts and Wedding gifts. I am honored to be asked to paint for these occasions.
This painting is now being framed at Page-Waterman Gallery in Wellesley.
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Friday, November 2, 2012
House portraits: Great Holiday Gift!
I was very pleased to accept my first house commission this fall. While the majority of my work is commissioned portraiture, I enjoy trying different types of painting projects and a happy client always makes my day.
To go to my landscape/home commissions gallery
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Charcoal of Mark Twain
charcoal of Mark Twain
approximately, 20" x 16"
To see more of my adult and teen portrait commissions click here
This piece is available. Lately I am reading the Autobiography of Mark Twain—not in sequence, but in small segments. It is filled with jewels of writing. Who cannot love this author as he reflects upon his childhood on a farm:
"I can call back the soleum twilight and the mystery of the deep woods, the earthy smells, the faint odors of the wildflowers, the sheen of rain-washed foliage, the rattling clatter of drops when the wind shook the trees, the far-off hammering of woodpeckers and the muffled drumming of wood pheasant in the remoteness of the forest. . ."
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. have such a powerful presense of Southern country life in the 1800's.
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
My painting of Peter Trippi
What an honor to have the opportunity to paint Fine Art Connoisseur editor, Peter Trippi, in Greenwich, Connecticut in July with the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists. He was a fantastic model despite the summer heat and a class act. My painting was started from his live sitting of 3 hours with breaks.
www.soniahale.com
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Live Painting Event: I will be painting the editor of Fine Art Connoisseur on July 16th
I am honored to be painting Peter Trippi, the Editor of the gorgeous magazine Fine Art Connoisseur, on July 16th from 3-6 pm at the Civic Center in Old Greenwich along with others from the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists. Fine Art Connoisseur is one of the most beautifully designed and printed art magazines available. Mr. Trippi will be writing about his experience in an upcoming issue.
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com.
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Portrait Gallery and Fine Art: Gift Certificates
Ask about my gift certificates. Portraits make memorable special occasion gifts! In addition I do house portraits.
—Birthday Gifts
—Anniversary Gifts
—Valentines and Mother's Day gifts
—other Holiday gifts
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
—Birthday Gifts
—Anniversary Gifts
—Valentines and Mother's Day gifts
—other Holiday gifts
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Best of Worldwide Portrait and Figurative Artists, Volume I
I was very pleased to be chosen to be included in a spread for this volume. The volume arrived today. Here are a few photos.
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com.
Friday, November 18, 2011
New corporate portrait: the business portrait
Clark Waterfall
BSG Team Ventures
Oil on linen
40" x 30"
www.soniahale.com
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
Friday, September 2, 2011
New formal woman's oil portrait
40" x 30"
oil on linen
Haley
I enjoyed working on this formal oil portrait. During the several sittings I got to know Haley, a lovely young woman.
www.soniahale.com
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com. You can reach her by email at soniahale1@gmail.com.
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