Process of a Double Portrait

Lately, I've been doing commissions with symbolism that had to be hinted at, but not in a heavy way. I've been working on this double portrait for a couple celebrating their ten year anniversary -- and it was a surprise for the husband! It's so difficult trying to guess about a person through secretly snapped photos,… Continue reading Process of a Double Portrait

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

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 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