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About the Artist

I grew up in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, and returned to the area after earning my BA in Studio Art from The University of Vermont in 2008. During the week I work full time as a graphic designer. I have discovered a tremendous love of portraiture through steadily painting portraits as part of my 200 Faces project, a six year endeavor which helped me to repay my student loans and build an extensive portfolio. 

 

Using acrylic paint on canvas, I create my portraits using a photo for reference, and render them realistically in vivid color. My style blends a bold yet soft background with an evident realism and twinkle in the eye of the subject. I always strive to capture the nature of my subject, and hope that the essence of their being will shine through.

 

In addition to portraiture, I have created several other bodies of work, including aviation art, wildlife, computer chips, cityscapes, and abstracted nature and weather scenes.

 

While 200 Faces is complete, I plan on continuing my portrait-painting adventure forever, and my aspiration is that each one will be meaningful. I value the connections and stories that I experience through sharing my art in this way.

 

To commission a portrait please contact me:

jeanelledemers@gmail.com 

"Send me a photo, I'll send you a painting."

Bret Woodard Photo

Unconditional love, paint, and canvas.

I started painting portraits in 2009, and painted 200 of them (hence my business name) in six years as a way to pay off my student loans and build a portfolio while honing my skills and learning through the process. Completing that task instilled in me a love of portraiture that now strongly drives my artistic endeavors.

My current focus is animal portraiture, especially dogs and cats. I love to immortalize memories, personalities, and the silly quirks that make our pets so lovable. I paint from reference photos because it allows you to select an image that evokes the essence of your pet or a favorite moment with them. I use acrylic on canvas to create a lively and captivating work of art.

I love seeing my finished paintings given as meaningful gifts or used as a way to memorialize those cherished pets who have passed on. I value the connections and stories that I experience through sharing my art in this way. I look forward to collaborating with you to create your custom portrait!

 

Work with me

In addition to portraits, I am available for many other art projects and design services. Please contact me for more information!

Custom Portraits

  • Dogs

  • Cats

  • Birds

  • Horses

  • Babies & Children

  • Couples & Families

  • Corporate

Other Commissions

  • Airplanes

  • Boats

  • Houses

  • Wedding Venues

  • Wedding Bouquets

  • Landscapes

  • Creating paintings from old photographs

Graphic Design

  • Logos

  • Business Cards

  • Posters & Flyers

  • Invitations

  • Apparel

  • Websites

  • Branding Consulting

Murals

  • Indoor

  • Outdoor

  • Restaurants & Coffee Shops

  • Nurseries & Children's Rooms

  • Corporate Offices

 

Non-Portrait Artwork

In addition to portraiture, I create botanical drawings and other nature-inspired prints and designs. That artwork lives on a different website, here: