Artwork by medium
Watercolor, colored pencil & acrylic portraits.
Explore the distinct character of Wendy’s hand-painted and hand-drawn portrait work, from luminous watercolor to finely rendered colored pencil and expressive acrylic on canvas.
From photograph to portrait
The reference photograph comes first. The finished artwork reveals Wendy’s interpretation.
Every true comparison is presented in the same order: the client’s regular reference photograph on the left and Wendy’s finished artwork on the right. On phones, the reference photograph appears first, followed by the finished portrait.
Watercolor portrait
Terra-cotta colored-pencil portrait
Transparent color & luminous detail
Watercolor portraits
Soft washes, layered color, and carefully observed details preserve expression and personality while allowing the medium to remain fresh and alive.
Elegant line & tonal depth
Colored pencil portraits
Black and terra-cotta colored pencil create intimate, finely rendered drawings with a timeless presence.
Rich color & painterly presence
Acrylic on canvas
Expressive color and confident brushwork give these original paintings a strong, lasting presence.
A portrait begins with a conversation
Let’s create something your family will treasure.
Share your photographs and ideas. Wendy will guide you through the medium, size, composition, and next steps.