Chicago-based portrait artist, R. Gonda has been commissioned to paint the following:
  • Oil portrait of Gwendolyn Brooks, poet laureate of Illinois (on display at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School, Aurora, IL)
  • Oil portrait of Reba Steck (on display at Reba Steck Elementary School, Aurora, IL)
  • Oil portrait of Michael A. Milliotti (on display at Michael A. Milliotti Senior Citizen Center, Bloomingdale, IL)
  • Oil portrait of Larry Erickson (on display at Erickson Elementary School, Bloomingdale, IL)
  • Numerous oil portraits and watercolor portraits for private parties.
  • Employee-of-the-month caricatures for Elk Grove Village Park District (32 caricatures)

Options to consider when making your decision for a portrait:

  1. Conventional-posed oil portrait (as shown in the examples to the left)  Starting at $599 for a 16x20 oil portrait - frame is extra.
  2. Informal oil portrait (To portray a person in a more casual candid setting & pose)  Starting at $599 for a 16x20 oil portrait - frame is extra.
  3. Collage watercolor portrait (Visually showcasing the accomplishments and interests of a person) Starting at $499 for a 16x20 collage watercolor portrait - frame is extra.
  4. E.L.C. (Exact Likeness Caricature) (Humourously showcasing the accomplishments and interest of that special person in combination with a photo-realistic painted portrait, all done with T.L.C. – Great retirement gift idea!) Starting at $175 for an 11x14 - frame is extra.
  5. On-the-spot portraits Chicago area only (Quick ,10 minute 8x10 pencil portraits for special events, fund raising events, grand openings, or parties)  $50 per hour plus travel/set-up time.
  6. Pencil portrait (Inexpensive portrait drawn from a photograph) Starting at $30 for 11X14 pencil portrait - frame not included.
  7. Pet portrait (For the pet lover who wants to immortalize that special...pet in their life)  Starting at $399 for a 16x20 - frame is extra.
  8. House portrait (To showcase the roof over your head - it's the place you call home, with all the warm memories) Starting at $299 for an 11x14 watercolor house portrait - frame is extra.

You can email me, with any questions, comments or requests at:
bob@gonda-art.com

The following links will bring you to more artworks by R. Gonda:
 [ Portrait Gallery | Sketchbook Gallery | Caricature Gallery | Bible Verse Gallery | Miscellaneous Painting Gallery | Wall Mural | Drawing Lessons ]

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