Until Olan Mills and the ubiquitous awkward family
photography, individuals commissioned painters to create an image for their mantelpiece,
hallway, or grand lodge. Those portraits, whether a formal oil painting of
royalty or a child with his beloved dog, communicate something of their time
and place and the personality of the subjects. And unlike a flimsy photography,
they are a lasting investment nearly guaranteed heirloom status, or at least
the corner of a dusty antiques store. Unfortunately, the art of portrait
painting has somewhat declined in the last one hundred years. Napa Valley
artist Cathryne Trachok, a former illustrator and commercial artist, is out to
change that. Influenced by artists such as John Singer Sargent, Rembrandt, and
Winslow Homer, Trachok creates contemporary portraits in a very classic way.
She calls art “communication across cultures, time and experiences” and creates
quality, lasting pieces of art accessible to everyone, not just someone with a
beach house in the Hamptons. Visit her website to learn more
about her work and commissioning a portrait for yourself.
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