Valori Fussell - Artist specializing in portrait, figurative, open space, and animal paintings. Located in Santa Barbara, California

commissions

"They are so wonderful! Your exquisite portraits, the framing, the 3 boys together I will treasure them forever."
S.P. New York, NY

"You are amazing! Now I'll always have her at this age!"
A.L. Santa Barbara, CA

Portrait of Blake, from snapshot provided by client. Oil on panel with linen. 7.75 x 6.25"

"Thank you so much for your fabulous work. I can't wait to show it to my family."
C.C. Ocala, FL

Charcoal portrait from photo

how it's done

Client hears about Valori and looks at works on website
Client contacts Valori: valorifussell@cox.net
Client discusses what they want. Valori listens, offering input and suggestions.
A decision is reached a price is quoted.
Client sends a 30 - 50% deposit to Valori.
Valori flies to client's location and photographs subject (about one hour). Or client provides a photo to Valori.
Prints are made and Valori meets with client later that day.
Client chooses the photo with Valori's input.
Valori flies home to studio and starts the art.
Valori finishes the art and sends pictures via email.
Client approves and Valori ships the art.
Cost includes travel and shipping.
If client wants help with framing Valori will help.

It's that easy.

The portrait is stunning...you are awesome Valori!
I am so proud and happy of the work you have done
for our family. You are amazing and I am grateful for you.
A.C. Birmingham, AL

"We wanted to thank you again for taking on our project. You have an unbelievable talent and we feel blessed to be able to have a piece of your work to give to our family.
Thank you again."
S.M. Santa Barbara, CA

"I wanted to share the very exciting news that the framing of the portraits is finished. I picked them up yesterday, and they rendered me speechless. They are divine. And best of all, the boys each really like them.
I am ever so grateful to you, Valori, for capturing my boys as you have.
Thank you so very, very much."
D.H. New York, NY

"Your painting of Philip is an extraordinarily beautiful work of art. Thank you for the tremendous care that you so clearly took in capturing his warm and bright personality. I particularly appreciate the peaceful serenity. His eyes are most often quite warm and full - just as you have painted them."
A.H. New York, NY

"Your portraits are more than just a family heirloom that will be in our family for generations. They are truly inspiring works of art that never fail to awe. Sometimes as I walk through the house I'll just stop and gaze at them and marvel. Thank you again for your impassioned and soulful work."
H.Z., Santa Barbara, CA

WOW! Just cannot express my intense feelings after reviewing your website. What a truly amazing artist you are and I feel so blessed to have TWO of your works that I get to enjoy daily! When friends come to visit everyone lingers in my dining room doing 180s ... looking at one portrait and then the other. I wish I possessed the vocabulary to express my awe. Thank you so much.
C.C. Moulton, AL