works in all media. Dubbed "a portrait poet," she brings the beauty of the face to the forefront and in doing so, lets the beauty of the soul shine from her canvasses. "The more people I paint, the more portraits I am motivated to paint. In every face, there's a new and exciting challenge to find the essence of the person."
Evelyn is sought after for painting portrait commissions -- a most recent and captivating one, she tells us, is her book cover illustration project. She is essentially self-taught, but has enthusiastically and diligently studied every facet of art and portraiture in depth and now conducts many workshops in and around Tulsa.
Evelyn's work may be enjoyed in many Oklahoma venues.
Join Evelyn's workshop -- the fun way to hone your talent. She has an ongoing class in portraiture at Ziegler's every Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30pm. Beginners to professionals are welcome! The cost per student is $160. per month. (Fee is due the first Monday of every month.)
Oklahoman Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn
Heroes & Outlaws
A City Arts Oklahoma Centennial Presentation that featured portraits of famous and infamous Oklahomans by 100 Oklahoma artists. Evelyn's portrait is of an "interesting character" she says.
Connie Moore
Nellie Tay
Portrait of Mr. Bagwell
Jared
Work in progress. . . .
Celeste in Progress
Celeste complete!
Dear Abby
While few portrait painters attempt a smiling subject, Evelyn accomplishes the task with ease. Happy faces are a specialty of hers.
Whiteside portrait painters each work as his or her own agent. If you are interested n seeing more of Evelyn's work or discussing a commission, please call (918)344-4595 or contact her by e-mail: evelyn.petroski@cox.net.
Please click on my web site at www.evelynpetroski.com to visit my gallery and to learn about my portrait workshops.
