Portrait paintings

This gallery contains a collection of portraits. Our portrait artists are happy to consider commissions.

A Fathers portrait

Acrylic portrait of a colleagues late Father.

Wonderful day

Oil portrait of a Wedding Day. A large canvas that will be a striking focal point.

Portrait of Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004). Reagan was born in Illinois and found fame as a Hollywood film star, where he also became President of the Screen Actors Guild. Entering politics he became the Governor of California in 1967 until 1975 and in 1981 started two terms as the 40th President of the United States of America. This is one in a series called 'America's Finest' with Scottish portrait artist John Boyle where an agreed subject is painted simultaneously. Group D

Billy Graham

This is a 20" x 16" portrait in acrylics of American Evangelist Billy Graham. In this portrait I am attempting to capture some of the man's intense character and personality, through the painted medium. It has been said that Billy has preached in person to more people around the world than anyone who has ever lived. He is indeed worthy of the title 'America's Finest', which is a current ongoing project with English artist and illustrator Rob Kirbyson. We will continue with further American figures in the project, both of us painting a portrait of the chosen subject in our own styles.

Self Portrait

A self portrait in Acrylic. This is a more recent self portrait done in a more realistic style. There's always the temptation to enhance what we were given, but that would be untruthful.

Curves 2

Abstract - figurative Acrylic 30 inches wide x 40inches deep Portrait on deep box canvas. Curves 2 is also about form and structure. Male and female. The background which appears not be so significant - at first appraisal is actually built up of layer upon layer of soft and heavy bushstrokes - thinned and thin to thick applications of impasto paint. Once close to the painting and ignoring the female form you find structure of straight lines, angles - ' blocked in ' spaces of solid colour, each washed over yet findable and definable. Areas in relief are discovered by observation or by the change of light of the day, revealing a background which moves and has a purpose in the structure of the whole. In stark contrast we have the plain yet simple and more 'leggy' & beautiful form of the naked female. Please note the figure is lifesize. Abstract, semi-abstract, figurative, tony broadbent, painting, original acrylic, oil, box canvas, large female, sale, red, blue, form, structure, shape, relief, light, modern, funky, trendy, loft, pair, two, curves curve, naked, nude, beauty, beautiful, rough, solid, stark, simple, block, square, line, contrast, marriage, cohesion, relations relation ship, husband , wife, partner 30 x 40 inch Box Canvas. Acrylic over Impasto actylic.

Me and my Sister.

An Acrylic portrait of a young girl on her first communion day, proudly accompanied by her brother.

FEEDING TIME

An oil portrait of a young man having a day out in the park.

Katie

An Acrylic portrait of Katie.

Ronald Reagan

An Acrylic portrait of ex American President Ronald Reagan. A painting in the series 'Americas Finest', a project where myself and English Artist and illustrator Rob Kirbyson paint the same subject.

Celena

pastel portrait figurative drawing

Wedding day smiles

An oil portrait of a couple on their wedding day. A commissioned piece given as a gift. A truly unique wedding present.

New Hat

A commissioned baby portrait in acrylics. A beautiful baby in her new outfit.

In Memory

An oil portrait in memory of a late family member. Painted from a favourite photograph.

William S Burroughs

Portrait of William Seward Burroughs (1914 - 1997). Burroughs was born in St Louis, Missouri. For much of his youth he led a priveleged existence, travelling around spending an allowance afforded him by well to do parents after graduating from Harvard. Burroughs became caught up in drug subculture and spent many years on the run, notably in North Africa. Tragically burroughs only became a writer after accidentally shooting his wife dead (Joan Vollmer). Burroughs went on to write some of the most highly acclaimed and controvertial modern literature of his generation, creating works such as, The Naked Lunch, Soft Machine, Nova Express, The Wild Boys, The Place Of Dead Roads and Cities Of The Red Night among others. 60 x 60 cm deep canvas. Group D

Back to Basics

A figurative self portrait study. 24 x 18 inches. acrylic on canvas.

Johnny Cash

An acrylic portrait of the iconic figure Johnny Cash. A man who had his share of troubles in life and who influenced countless others throughout his expansive career. This is the second in the series of the 'America's Finest' project, in conjunction with English artist and illustrator Rob Kirbyson.

Back to Basics II

A figurative self portrait study. 24 x 18 inches. acrylic on canvas.