Commissions
Watercolor, Pastel, Pencil & Oil Portraits
Three Fincher Siblings. This piece was done in pastel based on a photograph of when the children were young. This is a large piece.
Rosie and Her Flowergirls is a watercolor done on a full sheet of Arches watercolor paper (22″ x 30″). What a wonderful challenge…all those layered dresses! This portrait was a surprise gift from Rosie’s husband. Rosie was thrilled!
![IMG_2073](https://sarahbuelldowling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_2073-1024x816.jpeg)
![Beagle dog](https://sarahbuelldowling.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Beagle-dog--1024x768.jpg)
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Sandy (Doots). This watercolor of a dear friend was commissioned by the family for her husband. I wanted to capture the wonderful humor and love of life in the eyes and smile. Sandy’s wearing a necklace given to her by her husband.
“I can’t begin to describe the impact of your painting. Such a blessing. God’s in His heaven and Sandy’s with Him. Love you.” John.
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Lydia. What beautiful eyes and hair! I loved capturing the curls. This portrait was done with Derwent pencils on Arches hot press paper.
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Caleb. Wonderfully mischevious face and hair just like his sister, Lydia! I loved trying to capture the curls. This portrait was done with Derwent pencils on Arches hot press paper.
![oil on canvas of a man, Carl](https://www.sarahbuelldowling.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Carl_600x787.jpg)
OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAITS
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James and his new puppy. James’ grandmother (a dear friend) asked me to paint a portrait as a Christmas present to her son and his wife. She wanted a soft look, and watercolor is a perfect medium for that.
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Maddox. What personality! Derwent pencil on BFK Rives paper.
![](https://sarahbuelldowling.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Patricks-boys_final-e1542988713260.jpg)
The Traverse Brothers. Charcoal on paper.
“I love the drawing! We met with Sarah one morning and she took pictures of my teenagers while we were having a conversation. She was able to take the photos and piece them together into a work of art. The drawing is beautiful and catches their personalities. Thank you Sarah!” Warm regards, Patrick Traverse
![Portrait](https://sarahbuelldowling.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Katrina-study-e1467995835132.jpg)
A quick sketch of my daughter, Katrina.
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Sophie. I was so taken with this beautiful child! This portrait was done with colored pastel pencils on paper.
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This watercolor portrait, “Pensive,” shows a young woman in a reflective mood. I loved the low-key coloration of the subject against the orange bench. I also wanted to capture the light in her hair and the translucent quality of the blouse.
![Portrait](https://sarahbuelldowling.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Bonnie-final-e1542986071272.jpg)
A portrait of this beautiful woman was commissioned by her husband. I wanted to capture the soft look of this wife and mother.
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A sketch of my daughter, Katrina, when she was serious about ballet. She was my favorite and ready model!