Hand-Painted Portraits by Karen Sperling
Own a beautifully rendered, hand-painted portrait fromyour photo, or one taken for you, and possess a special
keepsake of your loved ones and special occasions.
Whether it's to celebrate an event like a wedding; a loved one
like your kids or your parents; a hobby or interest like
bike riding or golf; or even a place like your home or a
favorite vacation spot; a portrait is a great way to cherish
the special people and moments in your life.
Examples of Karen Sperling's Portraits
 Charcoal and pastel |
 Homes |
 Weddings |
 Kids |
 Adults |
 Families |
 Pets |
"Karen,
"I fear that my words will not do justice to your artistic talents.
"I have taken thousands of pictures of my children as they were growing up.
Most of them were terrible. A few were good enough to keep. Almost none of
them were good enough to spend extra money on to enlarge.
"When I learned about your portrait painting, I chose two photos I liked.
However, each picture had technical faults. One was poorly cropped. The other
was slightly out of focus. And let us not forget the plastic cups each child
had in their hands and the fluorescent wrist bands. These extra "props" further
distracted from the important subject of the picture, the children.
"Your skillful portrait artistry was able to better reveal my son's boyish
impishness and my daughter's youthful elegance. You were able to eliminate
or replace the unneeded props. You were able to create a magical background
showpiece for my children.
"Everyone who sees the painted portraits loves them."
Raymond Moy, M.D.
Portraits Are Unbelievable Works of Art
"I've known Karen Sperling for a very long time and I have always been
in awe of her amazing talents.
"She can take any kind of photograph and turn it magically into an
unbelievable work of art.
"I love seeing what she does to portraits that I have taken because
they look like they have been painted from scratch.
"And they are often so breathtaking that I can't believe she is capable
of making such one-of-a-kind pieces of art.
"Karen is definitely one of a kind."
Scott Stulberg
Commission Karen Sperling to Paint a Portrait
For pricing and procedures for commissioning a paintedportrait, please either write to Karen Sperling or call 818-981-2803.
Recent Exhibitions
April 26-June 2, 2007Damez
Monkdogz Urban Art Gallery
547 West 27th Street
5th floor
New York, NY 10001
Between 10th & 11th Aves in Chelsea
2005
Have You Seen Art Lately?
Art Institute of California Gallery
San Diego, CA
Artwalk
San Diego, CA
2003
Fusion
San Diego Center for the Moving Arts
San Diego, CA
Iron Artist Special Event
San Diego County Office of Education
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Painting for Photographers |
Artistry Backdrops for PhotographsAdd an unusual painterly touch to your photos and painted portraits with unique Artistry Backdrops (both the backgrounds on the book cover above and in the image at right are Artistry Backdrops). |
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