Commission: oil painting of family ranch

Written By Judy Doherty

Here is the photo of the family ranch, texted by the client. This family ranch in South Dakota has been in the family for several generations. The photo is very dated, as you can see. The size requested was 36” x 24”.

The first process was to make a sketch, working on a more dynamic composition while keeping it very authentic. There was a request to add steers and a cowboy. A little Facebook research showed the steers are always black!

And after a little research on grass colors in South Dakota, here is the result!

Here is the actual painting on my dining room wall. The floater frame is real walnut wood.

The happy wife of my client received it just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 90,000 photos and motion graphics delivered. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.

My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

My experience as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

https://judydohertyphotography.com
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