Portrait July 2026: Portrait No. 3 Relection Love isn’t just a state of being between two individuals. It can expand beyond a moment and form a growing network of intertwined roots and verdant leaflings. A first girl’s trip between Allison, Pamela, and Julia grew into a new form of connection with each other. Embedded in
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Portrait July 2026: Portrait No. 2 Relection Love has a way of lingering even when the vessel that holds it passes. Goose’s memory remains coiled up within corners around the home. His favorite spring toys, dutifully carried from room to room, continue to hold a place in the lives of Stephanie, Dustin, and Goose’s brother,
Portrait July 2026: Portrait No. 1 Relection Brooke remains endlessly inspired by the art-marking Helen has threaded throughout their lives together. While reading through Brooke’s submission, I reflected on all the ways our relationships bestow creativity into our rituals and practices. Helen’s knitwork immediately called out to me. Brooke trusted me to create something that
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Portrait July has officially begun. Applications for this year’s project have now closed, and I’m grateful to everyone who took the time to share their photographs and stories. Thank you for your interest, your trust, and for allowing me a glimpse into the moments and relationships that matter most to you. Over the next several
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Commissioning a custom portrait is unlike purchasing artwork from a gallery or store. Every portrait begins with a conversation about the people, relationships, and memories you want to preserve. For many clients, this is their first experience commissioning original artwork, and it’s natural to have questions. How does the process work? What kind of photos
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Commissioning a portrait is a personal experience. Whether you are celebrating a relationship, honoring a loved one, remembering a companion, or creating artwork for your home, the process begins with understanding what to expect. At LRT Studio, each portrait commission is created to preserve the people, relationships, and memories that matter most. This guide answers
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Choosing the right size for a custom portrait is an important part of creating artwork that feels natural within your home and meaningful to your story. The size of a portrait influences more than the physical dimensions of the painting. It affects how the subject is experienced, how much detail can be included, and how
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For many of us, pets are woven into the rhythm of everyday life. They’re there to greet us at the door, keep us company during quiet moments, celebrate our happiest days, and comfort us through difficult ones. It’s no surprise that so many people fill their phones with photos of their companions. Those images become
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Choosing an artist for a custom piece is about more than finding someone whose work you admire. You’re trusting them to create something deeply personal, whether it’s a family portrait, a wedding gift, a memorial, or a painting that celebrates a meaningful moment. The right artist will not only create beautiful artwork, but also guide
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