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Sometimes it feels like a painting paints itself, but not usually when I am painting a portrait commission. This painting of dear Esko however, is an exception.
I have been wondering why this was so. Kati sent me 14 photos and told me her favourite which was the main one I used for the portrait. I used the others to check his eyes and other details, so I had plenty of different views of this handsome gentlemen. I never met Esko but I had heard about him (not just from Kati), so I already knew something of his character. Esko is already one the brightest stars shining in the night sky and is dearly missed. Maybe he was watching over my shoulder and guiding me as I was applying the paint to the canvas... Probably it's a combination of all of the above as to why it felt like the portrait painted itself. 

If you would like to commission a painting please contact me via  email: [email protected] 

Open doors: 16:00 - 19:00 15th August 2019.

While out and about in Helsinki during the Night of the Arts you are warmly welcome to my Studio!

Come and see what paintings are currently in progress on my easel, and ask any questions you may have about my painting process or how to go about ordering a painting. Examples of my work will be on display.

We are part of the official programme to help celebrate Helsinki's 30 years of 'Night of the Arts'! You will find the details here along with the other events>>>

 Original paintings, fine art prints and greetings cards for sale on the night. However for those of you who cannot make it a lot of what is on offer is also available from my Esty shop: SaarikoskiArt>>>

A portrait of my own curious adopted galgo espanol (Spanish sighthound) I wanted to keep the colours soft and light and to highlight her lovely grey face. 

If you would like to commission a portrait please do so by contacting me by email which is in 'contact' in the menu.