I’m very proud to announce that my digital painting of my Border Collie dog Taj, has been voted into the Top 10 entries in the Redbubble Corel® New Masters Portrait Challenge.
Taj – Border Collie Portrait
Please click the image below to purchase museum quality fine art prints of this painting.
Art prints and gifts featuring this artwork are available for purchase from my art store.
I’m sure that artists reading this will understand, LOL and non-artists will just think I am weird, but sometimes a painting takes on a life of its own with such determination that it almost seems paint itself – almost as if the subject has such strength of personality and character that its spirit insists on being immortalised in art.
Friesian Spirit is one of those paintings.
Friesian Spirit - Equine portrait painting by Michelle Wrighton
I havn’t decided at this time if ‘Friesian Spirit’ will be made available in my RedBubble and Zazzle art print and gift shops, as I am leaning towards offering this one as Limited Edition prints only. If you would like to be notified when ‘Friesian Spirit’ is available for purchase, simply subscribe to the rss feed for this blog, or join the new page I have created at Facebook for my artwork – Michelle Wrighton Artist
Thanks for visiting my blog and sharing my art and photography with your family and friends!
x Michelle
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Skipping Stones - Having Fun on the Blackwood
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William - Pet Cat Portrait painting by Michelle Wrighton
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There is nothing quite like the power and majesty of a Thoroughbred Race Horse, and this digital painting is the first in a series of Racing Paintings that I have planned (for both Standardbreds and Thoroughbred race horses). Thanks to photographer Cathy Sheeter for the wonderful reference photo.
Ready to Run Race Horse painting by Michelle Wrighton
100% crop of Ready to Run detail
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Yesterday I had a session with very cute 71/2 month old Jack. What a cutie-pie, but oh-so serious when it came time to take his photos:) Thanks to his very sweet mum, K for letting me come to your home and photograph your gorgeous boy! I hope you enjoy this sneak peak at some of his photographs!
Baby Portrait Photography ©South West Photography
Baby Portrait Photography ©South West Photography
Baby Portrait Photography ©South West Photography
Baby Portrait Photography ©South West Photography
Portrait photography session information is available on the portraits section of my South West Photography website.
The highlight of last week for me was a wonderful session that I had on Saturday with Mitchell and Kaden, two gorgeous little boys who were loads of fun and had me cracking up all over the place with their antics!
I know their lovely mum is anxious to see their sneak peak, so here it is – thanks so much Jackie for letting me photograph your beautiful boys, I hope they had as much fun as I did:)
Perth Childrens Portrait Photography ©2009 South West Photography
Perth Childrens Portrait Photography ©2009 South West Photography
Perth Childrens Portrait Photography ©2009 South West Photography
Perth Childrens Portrait Photography ©2009 South West Photography
Perth Childrens Portrait Photography ©2009 South West Photography
Perth Childrens Portrait Photography ©2009 South West Photography
Perth Childrens Portrait Photography ©2009 South West Photography
Perth Childrens Portrait Photography ©2009 South West Photography
Perth Childrens Portrait Photography ©2009 South West Photography
Portrait photography session information is available on the portraits section of my South West Photography website.
Please note: Free photo sessions finished in August 2009! Current Child and Family Portrait Photography information and prices can be viewed on my photography website South West Photography
Are you interested in a Free photo session for your child, aged from newborn to teens? I am currently building my portrait portfolio and I’m looking for enthusiastic Perth parents who would like a Free Portrait Photography Session of their child.
In exchange for use of photographs from your child’s session in my portfolio and for promotional and advertising purposes (print and internet)
You will receive:
FREE Photo session of approximately 1-2 hours (time required depends on child/children)
FREE online private gallery (password protected) to view all final images (between 20-35 images)
Two FREE 6″x8″ professional photo lab prints of your choice selected from your private gallery plus web resolution (600px @72dpi) copies of these two images for sharing by email, facebook etc)
You are under absolutely No Obligation but may purchase prints at a heavily discounted rate (Christmas presents for Grandparents?) and will receive web resolution digital images of any additional prints that you do purchase.
Location: Portrait sessions will be held on location at a local park, garden or playground – a nice location where your kids will feel comfortable, can have some fun and be themselves rather than posing for the camera. Locations SOR/hills preferred due to time constraints.
Day/Time: Most weekdays are available for booking up to two weeks in advance, limited weekend sessions left at this time. Flexibility may be required due to inclement weather.
Portrait style: Natural light/lifestyle/candid/casual style (not formal studio shots)
If you are interested in having a Free photo session, please send me an email with your child’s details, the most suitable times/days for you and a contact telephone number.
I particularly require baby, toddlers and pre-schoolers and can accommodate a portrait ‘party’ for larger groups of children.
For additional information and to view galleries, please visit my South West Photography website.
Cheers
Michelle
Gorgeous three year old Tatum was a joy to photograph, and was particularly helpful when Dora and Boots were hiding inside my camera lens;) I will have to work on reducing the number of final photos to somewhere between 20 and 30ish, but as a mum myself, I found it really difficult to not include all the really cute ones! We did this session at a local park which provided a lovely range of backgrounds…and dozens of ducks to keep Miss Tatum amused!
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Bailey was my first session with a child that I have never met before. He is only two years old, very well behaved and was an absolute delight to photograph.
These are a few of my favourites from the session.
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
JChildren's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Children's Portrait Photography © 2009 Michelle Wrighton, South West Photography
Boys Will Be Boys Storyboard © South West Photography
Classic Black & White © 2009 South West Photography
If you would like to arrange a portrait photography session for your own child or children, additional informtion is available on the portrait section of my photography website South West Photography.
