Meet Aqua Girl. Her real name is Megan. It was a custom portrait for her birthday from her husband Antony. Antony was nice enough to answer the questioniarre so you can read about why this picture got to become a painting…

Who is the portrait of?

The portrait is of my wife Megan, from our trip to St. Lucia last year.

Why did you choose to get this portrait made?

Megan, the family’s official photo taker, often remarks about how infrequently she is actually in the family photos. So, I thougt I would take one particularly good shot and “amplify” it…

Is there anything else you would like to share about the photograph or person in the painting?

Not really, Megan is a wonderful mom, daughter, wife, professional, friend, etc. The photo I think really captures her simple and easy beauty. I think she looks like a movie star.

How did you hear about Marina’s art?

I saw green girl in the window at one of the galleries on Queen East and loved it. I think the proper title of the picture is “lucky” but we referred to it as green girl as a basis for this portrait.

Are you happy with the way the painting turned out?

Yes, completely. In fact there is a good chance we’re going to have another one done. The crowd at the framing shop down the street were duly impressed: and they process a lot of local art…

Thanks Antony for leaving this portrait in my hands. And you are right, Aqua Girl doesn’t just look like a movie star, she’s a superstar =)

I met Adam, aka Adam C Fresh at yoga training in 2006 and he was a sure deeelight. Super talented and a fine bendy yoga buddy he became. Adam asked me to paint a portrait of himself with his sisters and when I saw the photo, I was not surprised when I saw how the looks spread across the line of Croce’s. Adam had a couple pretty sisters, yup he did. So I painted them up with some watercolors and poof, out came a portrait. It was challenging to capture the essence of their looks from a little photo, especially studying the faces of two gals I’d never seen in real life before… but a detailed sketch and a few strokes later I think I got it, but I’ll let Adam decide….

Who is the portrait of?
(A)I got a portrait of myself with my two beautiful sisters as a Christmas gift for our parents. They loved it!

Why did you choose to get this portrait made?
(A) I’ve known Marina for many years and am a huge fan of all of her art. She is wonderfully talented and I love supporting her art.

Is there anything else you would like to share about the photograph, person, pet in the painting?
(A) It was a difficult photograph to paint because of how complicated it was, but Marina made it look perfect.

How did you hear about Marina’s Portraits?
(A) Facebook

Are you happy with the way the painting turned out?
(A) I love how the painting came out.

Thanks again so much Adam! Feeling pretty special and honored to have painted you and your sisters. Much love always, Marina.

When I was asked to paint Erin, I was quite impressed with her lovely picture, and even more awed when I got to corresponding with her via email, that she was a total doll.

The picture pretty much speaks for itself, My old friend Ben married a Babe. Ben wanted the painting of his wife to admire when she wasn’t home. They make a stunning couple, both so lovely.

Congrats you two.

Since Ben initiated the portrait, I asked him a few questions.

Is there anything else you would like to share about the photograph you chose to get painted?

It’s from a photo album she surprised me with. I always try to take pictures of her but she’s pretty modest. She’s great. It’s no secret I’m lucky to have her.

How did you hear about Marina’s portraits?

Marina’s art is pretty well known. Having seen her talent and ability to capture the beauty of others, she was the only artist I considered.

Are you happy with the way the painting turned out?

Very – Thank you Marina!!

Thanks Ben and Erin! Much love to both of you Always <3

Ta-Daaaa…
Bre had this special painting made up just for you and wanted to surprise you for your birthday!

This photo is extra special because it was taken during the first month of Bre and Stefan’s relationship, and it’s Stefan’s favorite picture of the duo!  It was taken from a phone, so of course it was tiny resolution…good idea to make it life size.

Breanne wanted to do something extra special for you since you proposed to her on her birthday (amazing) and apparently you totally spoiled her this year – Good job! She thought it would be nice to have a memory of how special this year has been for you two love birds. I haven’t met you yet, but I heard about what an amazing guy you are and I am super happy for you and Bre. Congrats on your upcoming wedding, you are a lucky guy to have a babe like Bre by your side! And from the sounds of it she’s lucky to have you too =)

Well I must say it’s times like these that I love my job!
Two very happy good looking people = an excellent piece of art.

All my love and I wish you two all the best, and the happiest Birthday to you Stefan!

XO

Oh the joy and excitement in my heart when an old dear friend requests a portrait of someone special, her sweet little nephew Nicholas. The photo was way too adorable, and I loved the blue/ brown stripe story happening. Although I haven’t met Nicholas in person, I could immediately see the family resemblance. And what a cutie he is!

Megan is a special friend and we even share a birthday. Check out her awesome company called Narrative Communications. Since Megan has a knack for story telling, and I love to paint, this was a collaboration waiting to happen. And I was thrilled when she told me “They LOVED it!!”

Megan explained the details below…

Who is the portrait of?

The portrait is of Nicholas, son of David and Lauren.

Why did you choose to get this portrait made?

I chose to get this portrait done for my nephew Nick’s first birthday. I wanted to give him something that he would grow up with, something that captures this amazing time that he will have no memory of later in life.

Is there anything else you would like to share about the image of Nicholas?

This photograph epitomizes Nick’s curiosity and playfulness. He is such a happy little baby – this was taken right after he woke up from a nap!

How did you hear about letmepaintyou.com?

I’ve known Marina since we were 12 years old. We not only grew up together, we have also worked together on a few different projects. I love that the story of this painting will include my friendship with Marina – I knew she was the perfect person to paint my little guy

Are you happy with the way the painting turned out?

Dave and Lauren were thrilled with the painting – and Nick just kept staring at it! I think he is a little confused – but he will come around!