Sue Linton Quality Portrait Artist
People , Pets and Places
I bring your photos to life in paintings that will touch your heart!
More than a likeness- Portraits with life!
Established 1998
Sue Linton Quality Portrait Artist
People , pets and places
I bring your photos to life in paintings that will touch your heart.
More than a likeness – portraits with life.
Please plan ahead if you are after a portrait for a special occasion.
I am often booked several months in advance.
I like to have a few months to create your special memory.
I don’t mass produce. Every portrait is created to be a great likeness and really capture ‘life”.
Extra time will enable me to supply you with the best portrait possible !
Memorial portrait of Tyson
“He is mesmerising Sue. He is perfect. You have captured Tyson’s eyes perfectly.
He will hang in our dining area with such pride and love. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful gift.
I am so looking forward to Christmas when I give Tyson’s portrait to Craig and bring our dear sweet boy Tyson home. A big heartfelt hug .
Thank you for your patience and professionalism Sue. “
Maree – Qld
The original photo.
It’s a lovely flattering photo but you can’t see much of his head structure. Maree also wanted the top of his head added. Luckily we had another photo which helped with that.
I lightened the photo to make it easier for me to see and capture him.
Maree wanted the portrait to have impact. A large size helped but I felt we needed to change the colour of the rug as well.
A black and white dog, on a black and white rug, wouldn’t have the impact we wanted. The colour of the rug also ties in with his eyes.
Memorial portrait of Melody
” It’s like she’s still in the house !”
Chris
” I feel like if I call her she’ll turn and walk right out of the frame “
Lillian – Victoria
The original photo. It’s a lovely flattering photo which really makes my job easier.
The photo wasn’t very sharp . I used extra photos and my years of experience to create a portrait with much more ‘ life’ than the reference photos.
“Sue your work has arrived today . We are eternally grateful for the outstanding work you have done ( and those words do no justice to it at all).
I cannot find the words to describe the end product, we are delighted.
John and Bron
” The painting arrived today safely packaged as promised!! It is marvellous. I am certain mum will love it when we bring it around to her place this weekend.
Thank you so much for all your efforts and attention to detail. All the thoughtful questions you were asking as you worked on it have come together wonderfully.
Working with you to get this done has been a pleasure. I look forward to being in touch again next time we’re looking to commission some art. “
Chris
Original reference photo
The portrait – more colourful , alive and 3D
Yours forever
- Quality portraits in all sizes – People , Pets and places
- Not just a likeness – portraits with life!
- Not any person or a breed of pet – but your pet or loved one with all their character!
- Each portrait is a custom shape – this means more portrait with less wasted space.
- Satisfaction Guarantee – If you don’t love your painting and I can’t change it so you do , I ‘ll refund your investment and keep your portrait as a sample.
- Prize winning Portrait Artist and Business
- Option of Beautiful Custom framing and delivery to your door
- Colourful and stunning!
The original reference photo
The finished portrait
Capture their love for a lifetime.
Forever yours
- Quality portraits in all sizes – People , Pets and places
- Not just a likeness – portraits with life!
- Not any person or a breed of pet – but your pet or loved one with all their character!
- Each portrait is a custom shape – this means more portrait with less wasted space.
- Satisfaction Guarantee – If you don’t love your painting and I can’t change it so you do , I’ll refund your investment and keep your portrait as a sample.
- Prize winning Portrait Artist and Business
- Option of beautiful Custom framing and delivery to your door
- Colourful and stunning!
Original reference photo
The original reference photo
The portrait – more colourful , alive and 3D
The finished portrait
Very detailed portraits aren’t necessarily the best.
My portraits recapture the ‘life’ that photos lose.
You may think the more detailed a portrait the better it is – it looks more like a photo.
However a detailed portrait can then end up just like a photo- flat and lifeless- you lose any soul!
The problem with detail is unless it is selective detail character can be overshadowed by all the clutter.
When you look at your pet you don’t notice every hair – only their loving expression , soulful eyes or soft coat. These things can be better emphasised in your portrait without every hair being detailed.
My paintings are selectively detailed.
I recapture the connection that photos lose and let character shine.
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Keep them in your life.
” I talk to him every morning and night and I know he hears me.”
Donna
Very detailed portraits aren’t necessarily the best.
My portraits recapture the ‘life’ and feeling that photos lose.
You may think the more detailed a portrait the better it is – it looks more like a photo.
However a detailed portrait can then end up just like a photo- flat and lifeless- you lose the soul of your pet!
The problem with detail is unless it is selective detail your pet’s character can be overshadowed by all the clutter.
When you look at your pet you don’t notice every hair – only their loving expression , soulful eyes or soft coat. These things can be better emphasised in your portrait without every hair being detailed.
My paintings are selectively detailed.
I replace the connection that photos lose and let your pet’s character shine.
Keep them in your life.
” I talk to him every morning and night and I know he hears me.”
Why custom portrait shapes are better
See different size portraits
View custom portraits of people
Option of Custom Framed or Gallery Wrap Canvas
More than a likeness- portraits with life.
Enjoy memories long after they’re gone!
” The portrait has replaced our wedding photo in the lounge room . Having it makes us all feel like he’s alive and watching over everything we do still.”
Tracey
Give a gift they will truly treasure.
“Here is a pic of James’s reaction as he is presented with his portrait.
As you can see he is THRILLED!!!!! For once he didn’t know what he was getting…”
Kat
Your painting of our beloved Shadow arrived in France without mishap.
The portrait is now hanging in pride of place , beautifully lit on our living room wall , with her ashes just beneath her in an urn on top of a 17th century armoir .
We cannot express the delight we feel each time we enter the room.
Without knowing Shadow , you have managed to perfectly capture her expression and temperament. Her nose seems wet, her hair soft enough to still pat and those dow eyes looking down on us completely unravel us. We are totally overwhelmed and can't thank you enough.
You are truly talented, not just in technique but in portraying the very soul of someone we have known and loved. It was the best gift we have ever received.
With our thanks and very best wishes,
A photo freezes a moment while a portrait melts hearts!
” Your portraits capture more life than a photo ever could! “
Vanessa
Your portrait will not just be a great likeness but will recapture the feeling and life that photos lose. With selective detailing I enhance the important things – their eyes , expression etc and downplay the clutter. When you look at your portrait it will bring back a lifetime of memories of the good times . You can feel that they’re still with you long after they’ve passed on.
Oscar
40 x 50cms image
Framed Oil
“You haven’t just painted a picture of a pet Australian Blue Cattle Dog, you’ve painted Oscar’.
Rhiannon & Storm
‘We’re absolutely thrilled with the portrait of Rhiannon and Storm. You have done such an amazing job.’
Rhiannon and Robyn
The Bullocky mural
3.3m x 7m
Kurri
” I think it’s the best mural in town!”
You can feel assured of your choice as I am an
Prize winning Business and Artist
Multiple winner of the Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards for Arts .