Video Short - A Portrait Of An Artist

A comment from the artist;
about Bio Paintings

As in centuries past, individuals and families had themselves immortalized in paintings and later in photographs. Our desire to preserve our existence and accomplishments for future generations has not diminished...

I offer a contemporary update to the traditional portrait by allowing the client the opportunity to fully customize the contents and color scheme of the art piece. Yours will have your story woven into it: highlighting significant accomplishments, important names and dates, photographs of meaningful faces or places as well as favorite words and quotes.

The result is an abstract painting, beautiful and intriguing to look at, yet woven within the work, a story known only to the owner.

For example on the painting 4 David this is a work commissioned from a young man who had served two tours in Iraq and was injured the same date, but different year, his mother had passed away. These dates as well as, his platoon insignia, photos of the purple heart he received and a personal photograph he took in Iraq are all blended together into the painting.

The painting 4 Jessica was created to remind the client of the city she loves and grew up in. Woven throughout the painting, amongst famous Chicago city sites, is the address of her family home, her birthday and her schooling.

"4 BayviewHopkinsBaltimore" is a work of art commissioned to welcome visitors to the Alpha Commons Building on the Johns Hopkins Bayview campus. Installed in November 2013, the artwork was influenced through a collaboration with the artist , the president of the hospital Richard G. Bennett, M.D and members of the Medical Center staff, with the goal of including elements that celebrate the rich history of the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Johns Hopkins, and the city of Baltimore.

St. Johns College in Washington, DC
This series of six "Bio paintings" are of the history of John Baptist de La Salle and St. John's College High School in Washington DC.  The panels encapsulate their history dating back to the 1600's through today. The art was created in collaboration with the client, designer and artist by taking images, phrases, dates and mixed media to tell the story.

These painting represent only a portion of Sandi's portfolio. Please email Sandi in order to view more of her work.

Contact the artist for pricing on pieces from 8x8 up to your desired canvas size.

Several of Sandi's paintings are on display at Magnolia Designs in Balitimore, Maryland. Her works are also available for sale at Urban Country in Bethesda, MD.

Prices are available upon request for commissioned works.

A Portrait Of An Artist - Sandi Wilson from Roving Media Productions on Vimeo.