Original Portrait Paintings — Portfolio of Zahradka Art and Illustration

Portfolio: Portraits by Zahradka Art

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Catalog of Portraits
Title / Description	Medium	Category	Year
Spring Spring flowers adorn the head and shoulders of a young girl. Portraying the essence of the season itself. This original artwork (24" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Spring” are available!	Oil on Canvas	Fairy Tale	2008
Darwin Portrait of Charles Darwin. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Darwin” are available!	Oil on Canvas	Historical	2008
Bess A Revolutionary War soldier takes aim with his Brown Bess Musket. This original artwork (16" high x 46" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Bess” are available!	Oil on Canva	Character	2008
Rachel Commissioned portrait created by using an existing black and white photo of the subject taken 20 years earlier.	Oil on Canvas	Portrait	2008
City Spectrum This artworkwas created for a charity auction connected with the 2008 Uptown Art Fair. The theme was "Attitude in the City". It was a collaborative piece created with the help of Vineeta Sawkar from local channel 5 news.	Color Pencil	Portrait	2008
Iron Flight Commissioned portrait of Paul F. Dye. Current Lead Flight Director of NASA. Shown with his homebuilt airplane "Valkyrie".	Oil on Canvas	Portrait	2008
Missy Commissioned portrait of a beloved pet. One of a set of three. Photo and sitting done by artist.	Colored Pencil	Animal	2008
Harry Commissioned portrait of a beloved pet. One of a set of three. Photo and sitting done by artist.	Colored Pencil	Animal	2008
Sam Commissioned portrait of a beloved pet. One of a set of three. Photo and sitting done by artist.	Cplpred Pencil	Animal	2008
Parade Rest A tired Union soldier stands at parade rest looking thoughtful. This American civil war era imaginative portrait original is in oil on canvas. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Parade Rest” are available!	Oil Painting	Character	2007
Twins A portrait of two smiling young girls wearing coveralls and striped shirts. In graphite pencil.	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2007
Gavin Cheerful portrait of a bubbly young boy. In graphite pencil.	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2007
#43 in Crimson Semi-nude woman wrapped in white cloth and peering over her shoulder in front of a red drapery. Original painting in oils on canvas. This original artwork (30" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us!	Oil Painting	Portrait	2007
Sophia Reading A young girl in Victorian-era costume looks up from her book with a smile. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Sophia Reading” are available!	Oil Painting	Character	2007
Man of the East Asian man with embroidered hat and vest. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Man of the East” are available!	Oil Painting	Character	2007
Man at Arms Portrait of a grouchy Renaissance-era soldier in pot helmet and chain mail. This original artwork (17" high x 14" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us!	Oil Painting	Portrait	2007
Duet This painting is a representational portrait. In place of the people we have used their respective musical instruments. Between the instruments is an embroidered red rose and their favorite music is on the sheet.	Oil Painting	Portrait	2007
The Archer A medieval longbow archer has his bow pulled, his arrow ready to release. This original artwork (16" high x 34" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “The Archer” are available!	Oil Painting	Character	2007
In Balance Portrait of a girl (Tess) on her Unicycle.	Oil Painting	Portrait	2007
Pirate Dreams A young sailor on his first sea adventure	Oil Painting	Character	2007
Iraqi Soldier Commissioned work of an Iraqi soldier in the desert	Oil Painting	Portrait	2007
Grain of Salt On display at the Minnesota State Fair Fine Art show in August 2008! This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us!	Oil Painting	Character	2007
Autumn A man's face - old yet eternally young - emerges from the colored leaves of the forest. Prints of “Autumn” are available!	Oil Painting	Fairy Tale	2007
Apples A young girl reaches up to pick an apple. This original artwork (28" high x 22" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Apples” are available!	Oil Painting	Character	2006
Acorns A mischievous fairy holds out 3 acorns. This original artwork (14" high x 11" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Acorns” are available!	Oil Painting	Fairy Tale	2006
Annie Oakley Portrait of Annie Oakley (born Phoebe Ann Mosey), the famous sharpshooter and touring member of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show from 1885 until 1901. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Annie Oakley” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Historical	2006
Jules Verne Portrait of pioneering science fiction author Jules Verne, the writer behind classic novels Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days. Popularly known as the "Father of Science Fiction." This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Jules Verne” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Historical	2006
Charles Dickens Portrait of famous Victorian author Charles Dickens. Author of "Our Mutual Friend", "David Copperfield" and the creator of characters such as the infamous Ebenezer Scrooge, among many others. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Charles Dickens” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Historical	2006
Houdini Portrait of famous magician and escape artist Harry Houdini. The Hungarian-born magician is widely considered the greatest escapologist ever, but also gained great fame from his efforts in debunking spirit mediums! This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Houdini” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Historical	2006
Luna Goddess sitting on the crescent of the moon. This original artwork (24" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Luna” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Character	2006
New Hat A baby fairy has the top of an acorn for a new hat. This original artwork (14" high x 11" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “New Hat” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2006
Mark Twain Portrait of author Mark Twain, the curmudgeonly American author also known by his birth name, Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Best known for his novels "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and it's companion "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", but also well known for biting wit and incisive satire. This original artwork (20" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Mark Twain” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Historical	2006
The Piper Portrait of highland bagpiper from turn of the century. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “The Piper” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Historical	2006
Gandhi Portrait of Mohandas Gandhi, also known as Mahatma - "great soul." Mahatma Gandhi was the author of the non-violent philosophy Satyagraha, a philosophy of passive, peaceful resistance to evil. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Gandhi” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Historical	2006
The Shawl A sorrowful young girl wrapped in a russian shawl. This original artwork (17" high x 14" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “The Shawl” are available!	Oil Painting	Character	2006
Mother and Child Portrait of young mother and her baby.	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2006
Tortoise Commissioned portrait of a pet tortoise named Angus.	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2006
Garden View Renaissance man on balcony overlooking garden.	Color Pencil	Portrait	2006
Garden Gnome Renaissance man crouches by stream confronted by a little man.	Color Pencil	Portrait	2006
Safe Keeping Young mother holds her baby, wrapped together in a plaid. This original artwork (20" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Safe Keeping” are available!	Oil Painting	Character	2006
Harry and Aggie Portrait of older couple	Color Pencil	Portrait	2006
Wedding Couple Portrait of newlyweds at Renaissance Faire.	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2006
April Showers A small fairy hides beneath a flower and holds out her hand to see if the rain has stopped This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “April Showers” are available!	Color Pencil	Fairy Tale	2005
At Play A proud father fairy holds his laughing baby over his head This original artwork (12" high x 9" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “At Play” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2005
Beginnings A beautiful pregnant fairy. This original artwork (12" high x 9" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Beginnings” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2005
Captivating A fairy in the woods leans on a tree inviting us to play. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Captivating” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2005
Diminuendo A young gypsy girl with a violin in a dirty back alley contemplates her fate. Prints of “Diminuendo” are available!	Color Pencil	Character	2005
Enchanting A beautiful young fairy with piercing eyes. This original artwork (18" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Enchanting” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2005
Fairy in Waiting A nude fairy sits with knees pulled up, watching and waiting. This original artwork (12" high x 9" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Fairy in Waiting” are available!	Color Pencil	Fairy Tale	2005
First Flight A baby fairy tries out his wings. This original artwork (12" high x 9" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “First Flight” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2005
Minor Irritation A young fairy sits on top of an Irritated frog. This original artwork (16" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Minor Irritation” are available!	Color Pencil	Fairy Tale	2005
Out for a Ride Two young fairies out for a ride on a caterpillar Prints of “Out for a Ride” are available!	Graphite Pencil on Bristol Board	Fairy Tale	2005
Reprimand An old Wizard wags his finger at a disobidient little dragon. This original artwork (16" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Reprimand” are available!	Color Pencil	Fairy Tale	2005
Scale Model A small lizard like dragon. Preliminary design for reprimand. This original artwork (9" high x 12" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Scale Model” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2005
Snug A mothe fairy holds her little baby fairy in her lap. This original artwork (12" high x 9" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Snug” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2005
Wacky Chickens A pair of Rennaisance clowns dressed as chickens. Prints of “Wacky Chickens” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Character	2005
Wounded Lion A portrait of Don Quixote This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Wounded Lion” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Character	2005
Julie Semi nude with shawl at piano.	Color Pencil	Portrait	2005
Baby in Blanket Baby smiling under a blanket.	Color Pencil	Portrait	2005
Wedding 1959 Portrait of wedding couple from 1959. Prints of “Wedding 1959” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2005
Renaissance Man Portrait of renaissance man with pie hat.	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2005
Garden Path Renaissance maiden stands on a path through the garden. Prints of “Garden Path” are available!	Color Pencil	Character	2005
Audrey Portrait of young girl	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2005
Sisters Portrait of 3 sisters.	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2005
King George Portrait of the King of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. This original artwork (" high x " wide) is available for purchase. Contact us!	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2005
Grandson Portrait of young child	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2005
Grandfather Portrait of older man	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2005
The Mayor Portrait of Mayor from Minnesota Renaissance Festival. This original artwork (18" high x 24" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us!	Graphite Pencil	Character	2005
A Little Coy A Shy but mischievous Fairy sits on a branch, her foot just touching the water below. She is looking down at a small Coi who in turn is looking up at her. Prints of “A Little Coy” are available!	Color Pencil	Fairy Tale	2004
Albert Einstein Albert sits with his hands clasped in front of him, looking both thoughtful and knowing This original artwork (16" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Albert Einstein” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Historical	2004
Amelia Portrait of Amelia Earhart This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Amelia” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Historical	2004
Buccaneer Classic pirate with pistol, sash and sneer. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Buccaneer” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Character	2004
Catnap A small kitten is trying to sleep on a wreath of ivy. Prints of “Catnap” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Animal	2004
Charming A baby fairy lies on an oak leaf. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Charming” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2004
Enlightened A wizard with long white hair and beard holds in his hand a glowing orb. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Enlightened” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2004
Fascinating A baby fairy lies on a maple leaf and plays with it's toes. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Fascinating” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2004
Hubert Humphrey Portrait of Hubert Humphrey. Senator from Minnesota and Vice President. Prints of “Hubert Humphrey” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Historical	2004
Little Red Riding Hood Little Red Riding Hood walking through the forest, glancing back just as she hears a noise behind her. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Little Red Riding Hood” are available!	Color Pencil	Fairy Tale	2004
Mischief.jpg A young fairy sits on top of a poisonous mushroon. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Mischief.jpg” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2004
Mr. Lincoln Portrait of Abraham Lincoln Prints of “Mr. Lincoln” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Historical	2004
Nestling A baby fairy is in a birds nest. Prints of “Nestling” are available!	Graphite Pencil on Bristol Board	Fairy Tale	2004
Pastoral Harmony A young maiden plays music in a field while her sister sleeps in her lap. This original artwork (20" high x 30" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Pastoral Harmony” are available!	Color Pencil	Character	2004
Paul Wellstone Portrait of Paul Wellstone. Former Senator of Minnesota. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Paul Wellstone” are available!	Color Pencil	Historical	2004
Shades of Gray Close up of a wolfs face with soulful eyes. This original artwork (16" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Shades of Gray” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Animal	2004
Smug Frog A red footed tree frog on a leaf with a very satisfied expression. This original artwork (16" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Smug Frog” are available!	Color Pencil	Animal	2004
Summer Swallowtail A swallowtail butterfly on a purple coneflower. This original artwork (18" high x 22" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Summer Swallowtail” are available!	Color Pencil	Animal	2004
Professor Portrait of a professor from St. Thomas University in Saint Paul, MN.	Color Pencil	Portrait	2004
Princess Gemma Portrait of young girl as a Princess This original artwork (20" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Princess Gemma” are available!	Color Pencil	Character	2003
Dragonlord A warrior in fur and chainmail with a large dragon axe on his shoulder This original artwork (18" high x 24" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Dragonlord” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Character	2003
Fancy Cat An old tomcat sits in a box marked "Grade A Fancy". This original artwork (16" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Fancy Cat” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Animal	2003
Fearful Symmetry A tiger looks out from the jungle. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Fearful Symmetry” are available!	Color Pencil	Animal	2003
Feast Your Eyes A Peacock with its tail spread wide. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Feast Your Eyes” are available!	Color Pencil	Animal	2003
Feastmasters The feastmasters from the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, complete with large tankards and kilts. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Feastmasters” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Character	2003
Fruitful A beautiful young maiden holds a basket of grapes. This original artwork (20"" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Fruitful” are available!	Color Pencil	Character	2003
Heart of Oak A determined young woman is on guard with an oak-leaf styled rapier. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Heart of Oak” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Character	2003
Melancholy A sorrowful young fairy with long hair and drooping wings. Drawing in graphite pencil. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Melancholy” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2003
Roses Have Thorns A young fairy crouches warily, a rose hilted sword in her hand. This original artwork (18" high x 24" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Roses Have Thorns” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Fairy Tale	2003
Skullduggery A beautiful female pirate with skull sword and pearls. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Skullduggery” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Character	2003
Swept Aside A small little girl leaning on her broom is alone and sad in a dark empty room. Prints of “Swept Aside” are available!	Color Pencil	Character	2003
The Storyteller A Renaissance story teller with lute in hand. Prints of “The Storyteller” are available!	Graphite Pencil	Character	2003
St. George Portrait of a man in Renaissance dress.	Color Pencil	Portrait	2003
Renaissance Wedding Wedding couple in renaaissance dress.	Graphite Pencil	Portrait	2003