5x7 inches, oil on panel... I wish you could see the detail in the hair better, but all monitors show it differently, and it's hard with white thick paint to scan, I guess.
Tag: portraiture
Print Giveaway: She Became a Duchess
I'll be doing a print giveaway for my email newsletter subscribers only, sign-up if you'd like a chance to win her: http://www.arabellaproffer.com/about I'll be drawing a random email address on May 15th, so keep an eye out on your inbox!This is the last of my limited edition prints from a batch made in 2010. Friederica… Continue reading Print Giveaway: She Became a Duchess
Painting With A Small Brush
Did I mention I have a new website? Not as fancy as the old one but more functional, all my painting series are divided into better categories: http://www.arabellaproffer.com Here are a little painting (one in a series) in the works for an invite-only event in August.... Also if you would like to get news about… Continue reading Painting With A Small Brush
A Portrait In Laguna Hills
Here is the finished portrait of Miss Gypsy A, 36x36 inches, oil on canvas. This is just a quick update after my week in Orange County, more photos of the WWA Gallery show and other exciting adventures I had; all while catching up with some old friends, spending time with the fam, meeting new people,… Continue reading A Portrait In Laguna Hills
Commissioning A Portrait
I'll be taking portrait commissions again starting March 25th, but, if you would like to lock something down with me now (Valentine's Day is coming up after all) I suggest you do. Because, at the end of March, my pricing will be going up! I haven't raised my prices in a very long time (7… Continue reading Commissioning A Portrait
The Top Three of 2012
Happy 2013, and here are my top 3 viewed posts of 2012!Old Portraits of Young Men you can view parts 2 and 3 down in the comments.Ephemeral Antidotes: The Whole CollectionMy First Trip to New Orleans
“The Art of Arabella Proffer” A Holiday Gift
It seems that holiday gift promotions come earlier and earlier these days. So hey, I may as well jump on it too! My book makes a great gift for ages 10 to 100 -- if I do say so myself. If you order directly from Cooperative Press, my book comes signed, and you get a… Continue reading “The Art of Arabella Proffer” A Holiday Gift
“Drip” revisited
What happens when I have a hissy fit? Well, I take it out on a painting I didn't like too much anyways.... Drip#2, 12x12 inches, oil on panel.
Painters Painting…Me!
I recently sat for a painting class called "Artists Painting Artists" lead by Judy Takács Pendergast. As you can guess, I'm good at sitting still, except I still run my mouth throughout the whole thing, practically. Opening at BAYarts on Friday 7-10pm is the reception that includes all of the student work, as well as… Continue reading Painters Painting…Me!
Summertime Artworking
There is a nice article in GOOD Magazine about the events I attended in New Orleans back in March. At the time I was quoted, I was doing my research, but sadly the salary ranges weren't too hot so I'm staying in Cleveland another year. Honestly, I'm still having a lot of things go wrong… Continue reading Summertime Artworking
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