Portraits
He paints original portraits from photographs you provide.
Beautiful portraits and can include background and custom framing. We enjoy creating work and doing a professional job. Portraits are created in airbrush, pencil and oil. We can use photographs or be commissioned to do portraits on location.
Loveless can create the unimaginable just for your family!
E-mail us your name, cell phone (preferably) and your shipping address. Your portrait will be a wonderful way to memorialize someone who may have passed or just to have for your children to keep of their parents and/or grandparents.
A Loveless portrait is something to share with the entire family...
First, James or Yvette will discuss with you the concept for the portrait. How many people are in the portrait?
He will send you a digital image of the portrait in pencil before it is painted for your approval.
Loveless created this family, oil portrait from three separate photographs. and added a sunset sky, like the family was going out for a formal evening.
Goodwin Family Portrait by James Loveless 40" X 36"
This portrait was presented as a surprise to Mama Goodwin on Thanksgiving with the entire family present. Her precious husband pictured here was already in heaven when James painted the portrait.
After Church by James Loveless 22" X 28"
This portrait was commerate reading to children. The little girl pictured here has already graduated from college.
A father entered their gallery in Saint Louis with an unusual original concept, he wanted a painting of his brand new family. He wanted himself painted holding the sun in one hand and the moon in the other hand. Around them are ancient Idencrian symbols. Both mother and father are school teachers and they wanted a since of history in the painting. James posed and photographed the family and created the portrait in oils. On the mother's stomach is the image of mother earth.
Currently, their first born son is walking and talking and this creation is the reflection of their beautiful lives together in the beginning of their marriage.
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The size of the portrait depends on the number of people and the detail involved in painting the background. Design concept of the portrait is at the final discretion of the artist, James Loveless, Jr. Timeframe for completion, framing and shipping is based on the complexity of the portrait. If you have a deadline, please inform the artist. Custom framing of portraits are extra.
Four Roses by James Loveless 36" X 24". The lady in front with the strapless dress brought in four different photos of her first born daughter, mother, and maternal grandmother and herself. It just so happens that all of these girls are first born, despite having other brothers and sisters. After the portrait was completed she flew with the portrait to New York for a surprise birthday for her grandmother. The portrait was presented in front of the entire family and there was not a dry eye anywhere around.
Strong Family by James Loveless 28" X 36"
This portrait was a creative idea of this beautiful couple. After painting the portrait the couple gave James permission to sell the painting as a print.
Original concepts can be painted to your exact specifications...
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Black Art Gift certificates are now available toward the purchase of all items sold at this website. We will need the name and shipping address of where you would like the gift certificate to be mailed.
We would also appreciate your name and contact phone number, in case we have shipping questions. These certificates can be used toward the purchase of open edition prints, portraits, custom framing, framed art prints, limited editions prints, shipping, wall art and statues. Go ahead, make it easy on yourself.....it's quick, simple and thoughtful. And remember, you an use separate photographs for us to use as a reference to create the portrait.
Please complete the information below and receive a price for your original portrait painted by the renown artist, James Loveless.
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Name:
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What size photographs can we use as a reference for the portrait?
What media would you like to have you portrait created?
Completion Date? (please add five shipping day to date)
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Do you want background added to your portrait?
Do you want your portrait framed?
Payment method?
Please complete the questionnaire (below) to obtain portrait pricing. Each original portrait is custom designed to fit your personal request. The number of people, size, background, framing and shipping affects the final price. You are on your way to something original, unique and that will last a lifetime.
Please Note: Deposits and preliminary drawings on portraits are non-refundable.
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On the Green by James Loveless 22" X 28 This couple enjoyed playing golf so much that they requested that their portrait include a golf course.
Simply click the artwork to see it at full size....
James has hundreds of satisfied customers throughout the United States and seventeen countries. One his most recent portraits is of Chico Vega of Johnny Moore's Drifters. Just click any of the images above to see them at full size. You can also create a memorable portrait for you and your family!
What size portrait?
Number of people will be in your portrait?
Please be aware that you can use separate photographs for the individuals in your original portrait. Loveless will make the completed portrait appear to be photographed together. Your photos should be in color if possible and at least 5" X 7" or 8" X 10" in size. He will return your photographs to you immediately.
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OILS vs. AIRBRUSH PORTRAITS: Why the price difference?
Oil Portrait:
The difference in an oil portrait and an airbrush portrait is that oils are "traditional" paintings which involve layers of paint and can take several months to plan and complete. Many customers like the strokes that oil paints create. Oil paintings are considered archival by museums and galleries. These paintings last over five hundred years. Oil paintings are the most impressive in person because of the translucent nature of oil paint. Some say the oil paintings appear to emit light. Your choice depends on your taste and budget.
Your input is of the utmost importance and you will have the opportunity
to review plans for the creation of the painting.
Upon receipt of the non-refundable deposit, you receive a digital image of
the sketch and the final 50% of the total is due before the portrait is shipped.
Airbrush Portrait:
These portraits are airbrushed using acrylic paint on canvas or board. And unlike an oil painting, where the paint is mixed separately for each color, the acrylic paint is put in a bottle and affixed to an airbrush gun (similar to those you have seen in nail salons when applying airbrush paint to nails). The colors are already mixed, and it takes much less time to apply airbrush paint than oils, thus the price difference.
Airbrush is flawlessly smooth, but you don’t get the strokes and personality
of the artist through the paint. Regardless of your choice of media, you will
have a beautiful, original piece of work.
Pencil Portrait:
Pencil drawings are on archival-quality paper and with the consent and direction of the subject. Any of the following media may be used: charcoal, graphite, sanguine, carbon pencil, or conte. The price of the drawing includes an archival mat and a standard frame; you will be responsible to supply photographs at least 5” X 7” or 8” X 10” in size. Of course, we will immediately return your photographs. We will need the
photographs mailed to us with your shipping address and a cell phone
number, in case we have questions. Loveless original are sought by many
around the world. You will be pleased.
Where to mail your photographs for your portrait:
Loveless Galleries
Attn: James Loveless
3209 Hunter Park Circle, #G
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Toll Free Number: 1-866-600-9025
Frequently Asked Portrait Questions:
Q: What size photographs do you need to paint a portrait?
A: Photographs should be in color, 5" X 7" or 8" X 10". We do not accept photographs from the Internet because photographs pixilate and we need to enlarge photographs up to 400% so we can see the eyes. As you know, the eyes are the soul of the person and we must see the eyes. Do not send photographs with "red eye" or eye glasses with glare.
Q: How long does a portrait take?
A: It varies, based on the number of individuals in the portrait, whether you want an oil, airbrush or pencil. It also varies based on if you want background and framing for your portrait. Shipping time also should be factored in when selection a completion date. Please complete the questionnaire above to get the length of time it will take to paint your individual portrait.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: It varies, based on the number of individuals in the portrait, whether you want an oil, airbrush or pencil. It also varies based on if you want background and framing for your portrait. Please complete the questionnaire above to get the price for your individual portrait.
Q: Can I change the color of the clothes in the photographs I provide?
A: Yes, call to discuss changes in photograph.
Q: Can you design a particular background for my portrait?
A: Yes, call to discuss concept.
Q: Can I get a refund on my deposit?
A: No, canvas, paint, frame and research on your background have already been paid for and those services have exhausted deposit and/or completed payment.
Q: If I get an original portrait, can you make prints of the original for family members or others that are in the portrait?
A: Yes, for an additional fee, we can create prints of your portrait and/or frame the portrait for family members, friends or others that are in your portrait.
If your questions have not been answered, please use the questionnaire box above and Yvette Loveless will get back to you as soon as possible with an answer. You can always call our toll free number at: 1-866-600-9025 with your questions or e-mail us at: GodArtLoveless@aol.com
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