Artwork – Portraits – in oil, charcoal, ink, & acrylic

Faces and people fascinate me; every person is unique so there is something new to explore in every portrait I do. Although I strive for likeness, I also enjoy the journey of artistic interpretation, where I am free to explore the nuances of emotion, expression and personality. Click the thumbnails below to view examples of portraits, and use the left menu to browse & view more examples of my artwork.

 

portrait of Amanda by Annette Abolins portrait of Benjamin by Annette Abolins portrait of Nina by Annette Abolins portrait of Janine by Annette Abolins portrait of Stevie by Annette Abolins Self portrait by Annette Abolins
portrait of Bo by Annette Abolins portrait of Diane by Annette Abolins portrait of Keith by Annette Abolins portrait of Paul by Annette Abolins charcoal drawing of an old man charcoal drawing of my friend Lou
Charcoal drawing of Nicholas Cage Tlingit Grandmother Marie Drawing of professor McGonnagle Charcoal drawing of Anthony Hopkins Johnny Depp Drawing of Buffy Sainte-Marie
portrait of my friend Noey portrait of my Dad Drawing of Benjamin and Amanda 2011 Charcoal and pencil drawing of Paul Charcoal and pencil drawing of Nina Photoshop painting of Aengus

Portraits by Annette Abolins