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ESSENCE PORTRAITS

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Essence portraits are mixed media drawings imbued with the subject's energy. Understanding someone's essence starts with an understanding of who they are. I can start with an interview, a tarot reading, or a conversation -- all of which inspires and informs the portrait process. All portraits are hand-drawn and original. Scroll down to see previous works. 

 

PORTRAIT PRICING :

5x7 in. — $80

8x10 in. — $150

11x14 in. — $200

 

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Essence Portrait, Alyssa, 2022 

mixed media drawings

7 x 11 in. watercolor

Alyssa

Here is a Los Angelite soul sister I met during my travels. She speaks Mandarin, is an aspiring trumpeter, and has a encyclopedic knowledge of jazz and bossanova. 
May you feel her essence through this portrait. 

Portrait captured by Alex Jota.

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Essence Portrait; River, Cydney, Alice 2022 

mixed media drawings

7 x 11 in. watercolor

River, Cydney, and Alice

The portrait process of three future world-changers, aged 5,7,and 9. These sisters are true children of the earth. Their interests range from backyard biology to the intricacies of Dungeons and Dragons. Their backgrounds are based on their favorite colors. May you sense their essences from this portrait series. 

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Essence Portrait, Fabian, 2022 

mixed media drawings

7 x 11 in. watercolor

Fabian

Inspired by eastern symbolism, Fabian is an aspiring tattoo artist from Uruguay. His philosophy is to choose structure and discipline over stagnation and regret. He runs a reliable schedule and prepares scrambled eggs every night at 11:30 pm. May you sense his essence from this portrait. 

Portrait captured by Alex Jota.

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Essence Portrait, Alyssa, 2022 

mixed media drawings

7 x 11 in. watercolor

This is Sarah in fuchsia mode. First time we met she styled half her head in electric blue. She wears tattoos with the flowers of her ancestors and the flourish of her future.
A personality with a drive to travel and connect, she shares her journeys in her very relatable (and funny) blog @postcards.fromsarah

Portrait captured by Alex Jota.

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Essence Portrait; Jaime, Africa, Marina 2022 

mixed media drawings

5 x 7 in. watercolor

Jaime, Africa, and Marina 

A new family living in the city of Valencia received this gift for Kings Day per commission. The colors were chosen by Africa when asked which colors remind her of her parents. Jaime is a metal worker and Marina a trained actress and aspiring children's psychologist. 

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Essence Portrait, Jon, 2022 

mixed media drawings

7 x 11 in. watercolor

Jon

A multifaceted, charismatic Basque who also lived in China at the peak of covid.

His mind is ever curious. His wit hits you when you least expect it. He might actually not be joking. But we laugh anyway. May you sense his essence from this portrait. 

Portrait by Alex Jota. 

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Essence Portrait, Pierre, 2022 

mixed media drawings

7 x 11 in. watercolor

Pierre 
Persistently tinkering with anything involving music and mechanics, here is an astrophysicist musician who believes humans are “just biological machines having fun.” May you sense his essence from this portrait.

Portrait by Alex Jota. 

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