by christy dekoning. all rights reserved.
portraiture
animals
figurative
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Christy DeKoning is a professional portrait artist who is driven by an incredible passion for self-expression through art.
Her works are often noted for their unique style, bold color, and technique. Christy has developed an innovative style that blends precise realism with bold expressionism. Her use of vibrant colors make her work an excellent choice for a wide range of portraits, from candid children's snapshots to traditional arranged portraiture.
Christy is accomplished in using traditional methods as well as modern technique. Her portraits have been commissioned by clients across the world. Christy's paintings have also appeared in numerous brick-and-mortar galleries, website features, online galleries. Although Christy loves to express her vision through art, she is also adept at creating commercial works and readily communicates the vision and needs of her clientele.
Interested in having a custom portrait painted in glowing watercolour? Please view the "Commissions" page, and then use the Contact form to send Christy an email.
CONTACT ME
christy.dekoning_gmail.com
+1 519 355 1081
Commissioning a portrait
Although the ideal portrait commission allows me to meet with the subject to create life studies, and take photos, I quite often work solely from photos provided by the client. In these cases I'll ask you to send me some photographs that you like, and then I will judge before starting the painting whether or not the photographs submitted provide adequate information for a good portrait. Eventually we will both reach agreement regarding all the needs, expectations and other details of the painting above and beyond likeness before I begin working on the portrait.
Because happy memories are easier to evoke if the subject is engaged in a favorite activity in natural surroundings, and children are difficult to keep still for long - I most often work from photographs when painting a child's portrait.
Travel Arrangments
If you'd like me to meet with the subject for the purpose of making notes, studies and taking reference photographs, travel and accommodation fees are extra. I'm quite open to staying in the client's home whenever possible to minimize costs when "on location".
I am very approachable! Remember, most people only ever commission a portrait once in their lifetime - so it is expected that you might have questions. Contact me using the form below if you have any questions at all regarding this process.
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