Location: United States
I'm a fine artist and portrait artist creating original paintings and commissioned portraits in pastel and acrylic. My work ranges from realistic portraits of people and pets to wildlife, landscapes, abstracts, and pieces inspired by imagination and everyday life.
I've been creating portraits for more than 25 years and enjoy capturing not only a subject's likeness, but also the personality, emotion, and story behind it. I accept portrait commissions for clients throughout the United States.
A collection of original portraits by fine artist Sharon Marrell, featuring people and pets created in acrylic and pastel. My portrait work focuses on capturing not only a recognizable likeness, but also the personality, expression, and character of each subject.
I also accept custom portrait commissions throughout the United States. To learn more about my artwork and portrait commissions, visit sharonmarrell.com.
A custom pet portrait featuring Bella the Boxer in three different poses, combined into a single composition to capture her personality and character. Created in pastel from multiple reference photographs.
A portrait capturing a quiet, reflective moment, with the subject’s expression and gaze creating a sense of calm and introspection. Created with careful attention to subtle color, light, and detail to bring both personality and presence to the portrait.
A study of feline form, expression, and texture, focusing on the subtle details that give the subject its individual character. Careful attention to the eyes, fur, and facial structure brings a sense of life and personality to this intimate portrait study.
A contemplative portrait exploring the quiet weight of thought, experience, and emotion. The subject’s expression invites the viewer to wonder what lies beneath the surface, creating a sense of introspection, strength, and unspoken story.
A three-minute facial gesture study created to quickly capture the subject’s expression, structure, and character. The limited time encourages an immediate, intuitive approach, focusing on the essential features rather than refined detail.
A charcoal portrait study of Randy, created with an emphasis on expression, form, and the dramatic range of light and shadow. The simplicity of charcoal allows the personality and character of the subject to remain the focus.
A collection of original portraits exploring personality, expression, and character through acrylic, pastel, and charcoal. From commissioned pet and people portraits to expressive studies and quick gesture work, each piece reflects my interest in capturing more than a likeness—the individual presence and story of the subject. Custom portrait commissions are available throughout the United States.
“Bella the Boxer”
“The Quiet Observer”
“Cat Study”
“The Weight of Knowing”
“Gesture Study”
“Randy”
