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Serenity in the Highlands
The journey for Michael Glover is more important than the destination and after more than a decade of crossing Canada, his paintings bear witness to the journey. A painter, musician, storyteller, writer and passionate Canadian, Michael’s search for the less traditional picturesque parts of this country document the often overlooked or unseen. His paintings, although landscape in nature, do not follow conventional subject matter. Michael is attracted to the abandoned and isolated parts of the Canadian landscape, the rusted and deserted, the unused and unwanted.
Testimonials
David Martin – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
A great feature here at Newport Brushstrokes is our ability to convert a treasured family photograph into a museum-quality, hand-painted oil on canvas, and so impressed have I been with the results that I felt compelled to commission two such moments from my own family album; a black and white… shot of my eldest daughter with her husband on their wedding day, and a color picture of my youngest daughter with her baby son, both of which can be seen here, beside this employee’s own testimonial. Read more “David Martin – Montreal, Quebec, Canada”
David Martin
Harry and Eleanor Sinden – Winchester, MA
Our thanks go out to David Martin who delivered on his assurance that we would love the paintings of our two lovely young granddaughters, Maisy and Ruby, and we did. The artist captured their likeness exactly from the photographs we sent in to Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art and we would… recommend their exemplary work to anyone. Read more “Harry and Eleanor Sinden – Winchester, MA”
Harry and Eleanor Sinden
Suzanne D. Frendak – Wintergarden, FL
I love it!
Suzanne D. Frendak
Andrew Lo Tiempo – Buffalo, NY
I got painting yesterday. I love it. well done!
Andrew Lo Tiempo
Thomas J. McDevitt – Pocatello, ID
RE: McDevitt Mother Portrait. Into the dying ember of a simple photo, at an affordable price, you breathed a font of life and beauty that will be treasured for generations. Please accept my appreciation for the help of your associate, Ms. Deborah Jaschick, without whose courteous and tactful guidance it… is unlikely I could complete this or future transactions. Respectfully, – Thomas J. McDevitt Read more “Thomas J. McDevitt – Pocatello, ID”
Thomas J. McDevitt
Martha Hawkins – Zimmerman, MN
Tilli created a beautiful painting of my mother, brother in his military uniform and myself. She created tis painting with not just one but three different photographs combining us into one painting which could not have been simple. The artists portrayal of the three of us shows great emotion and… thought. Read more “Martha Hawkins – Zimmerman, MN”
Martha Hawkins
Leann Fonvielle – Tabor City, NC
I just received the portrait of my precious granddaughter, Ava. I am absolutely overwhelmed. Every brushstroke is beautiful! Thanks to David Martin’s help from the beginning, to the fabulous artist that brought it to life, and the staff that carefully prepared it for secure shipping to my husband & myself.… I will do it again, when the opportunity presents itself, and again, thanks to everyone involved. Read more “Leann Fonvielle – Tabor City, NC”
Leann Fonvielle
Shaindy Framowitz – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
My husband and I were looking for a long time to have a painting done from our entire family (22 people). After meeting Newport brushstrokes at a party show in Montreal we knew we can stop searching for an artist! Thanks to Bram who assisted us all the way thru,… from sending in the picture, to all the edits and more edits… Our picture is magnificent and hanging in my parent dining room! Thanks to all the people that were involved from Newport! Read more “Shaindy Framowitz – Montreal, Quebec, Canada”
Shaindy Framowitz
Paul Wiesner – Las Vegas, NV
My wife and I wanted a formal oil painting and we had heard of Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art in Montreal. We talked to David Martin who explained the process in detail. We sent him a digitized picture and within a couple of weeks he sent us a digitized proof of… our oil painting. We discussed a few minor changes with David and with in a few weeks we received our beautiful framed oil portrait. We highly recommend David and Newport Brushstrokes Fine Art for anyone interested in a great oil portrait. Read more “Paul Wiesner – Las Vegas, NV”
Paul Wiesner
Maria Salajan – Pasadena, CA
“Hello, this is Maria Salajan and I just wanted to write a message saying thank you. Your company produces quality pieces and David Martin from whom I bought my painting (called Julian Dupre) was absolutely excellent and you guys should be very thankful that you have such a nice and… caring employee like David working for the company. Thank you very much again and thank you for hiring such an awesome employee who has promoted me to think about doing more business with your company.” Read more “Maria Salajan – Pasadena, CA”
Maria Salajan
Lauren Hammack – Oklahoma City, OK
The four headmaster portraits are exceptional! Your artists have done a remarkable job in creating such true likenesses of these men for whom, in most cases, we had only a small photo as a visual reference. Allowing us to see the paintings during the process was so nice — even… though the artists were all spot on, it gave us the opportunity to suggest modifications mid-course, should we need any. We’re so pleased to have these portraits in hand before the dedication of the school’s headmasters leadership gallery. I know it will mean so much to the families of the headmasters to see such a beautiful tribute to their fathers. Bram’s attention to this project has been equally masterful. He is the consummate client advocate, with unfailing follow through. We look forward to future projects! Kindly, Lauren Hammack Read more “Lauren Hammack – Oklahoma City, OK”
Lauren Hammack
Dee Dee Ralston – Franklin, TN
I wanted to let you guys know how pleased I was with this piece! I cried when I saw it! (Happy tears!) it will be treasured for many years to come!
Dee Dee Ralston
Ken Shelton – Dayton, OH
Sargent’ Poppies The painting was truly beautiful. I appreciated their effort at getting the size I needed. David Martin was very helpful and easy to work with. I am very pleased with the painting. Thanks a million.
Ken Shelton
Laura Stypula – Clifton, NJ
I’ve have seen the picture and enjoy it. I like it now and appreciate so much for this change. I will recommend Newport for photo to oil on canvas conversions to my friends and family. The frame is beautiful and the quality of the photo to canvas oil is very… good. I like the way your team answered my questions and helped me with my decisions. You really listened to me. Read more “Laura Stypula – Clifton, NJ”
Laura Stypula
Brenda Bissell Morey – U.S.A
Just hung my lovely recreated portrait. I had two 50 year old photos of an ancestress’ painted portrait (1840). The portrait has disappeared over the years but Newport Brushstrokes was able to recreate it for me from two photos. The painting is accurate, with the rich colors and textures of… the original with amazing detail. My 84 year old father who had seen the original many times during his youth, swears it is a duplicate of the original but better with better than original color and clarity. Newport Brushstrokes has allowed me to return my ancestress’ portrait to our family. Read more “Brenda Bissell Morey – U.S.A”
Brenda Bissell Morey
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The best art created by Washington Post readers during the pandemic
Color us impressed by your sharply tinted art in these trying times. The Washington Post recently asked readers to share artwork that they have been creating during the pandemic, and received more than 650 submissions. Art came from near (Washington and its surrounding states) and far (Germany and England, withRead more “The best art created by Washington Post readers during the pandemic”
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Looking to invest in art? How to get into a millionaire’s market
In 1984, contemporary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work “Untitled” sold for $19,000 at auction. In April, it fetched $110.5 million, a record for an American artist at auction. Ultra-rich buyers are increasingly looking to a group of “superstar” artists like Basquiat when it comes to investing in art. The result: recordRead more "Looking to invest in art? How to get into a millionaire’s market"
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Commentary: In Difficult Times, Artists Often Find Inspiration.
The Great Depression of the 1930’s. While it was a period of difficulty of a monstrous scope, the Great Depression additionally was also a cauldron for some wonderful works of innovative and provocative works of art. Many of these works that are still sought after and considered extremely important today.Read more “Commentary: In Difficult Times, Artists Often Find Inspiration.”
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The Often-Ignored Problem with Buying Art as an Investment
Is art a good investment? The recent mega-auctions in New York have brought out the siren song that art often outperforms other asset classes like real estate, while the Wall Street Journal declared that art achieved a 10.6 percent return in 2018 based on Art Market Research’s Art 100 Index, outpacing all other categories.Read more “The Often-Ignored Problem with Buying Art as an Investment”
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Meet Alexandre Evgrafov, one of Toronto’s hidden art gems
Our featured artist today is Alexandre Evgrafov, who like many artists, has quite the interesting path. He was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, where his father was a key figure in his childhood and went on to be the main inspiration for his works. When he was 17, he moved toRead more “Meet Alexandre Evgrafov, one of Toronto’s hidden art gems”
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LeRoy Neiman and Peter Max: Two Heroes of 20th Century American Art
There are two unsung heroes of 20th century American art whose bright colors captivate and inspire. Peter Max and LeRoy Neiman are two artists with a knack for making the most of the color wheel. Neiman, an American Impressionist who focused on screen printing and paintings of sporting events andRead more “LeRoy Neiman and Peter Max: Two Heroes of 20th Century American Art”
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The Bronco Memorial Project Partners with Newport Brushstrokes
Nobody can forget the tragic events that unfolded on April 6th, 2018. A community and a nation were devastated at the news of a tragic bus crash that killed 16 Humboldt Broncos hockey players, coaches and personnel, and injured 13 other passengers on board. Humboldt, Saskatchewan suffered an irrecoverable loss,Read more “The Bronco Memorial Project Partners with Newport Brushstrokes”
