Tina LaRea Fine Art

Tina LaRea Fine Art Tina LaRea is an oil painter of representational realism.

Studio Pup. My Lola 💖
03/28/2026

Studio Pup. My Lola 💖

Portrait Commission, loading.....Our dear 86 years young Aunt Jackie has commissioned me to paint a portrait of her son,...
02/18/2026

Portrait Commission, loading.....

Our dear 86 years young Aunt Jackie has commissioned me to paint a portrait of her son, David Earl Wilkerson, when he was 12 years old. He didn't live much longer on earth after this picture (on my easel in the background) was taken in about 1980. As his last acts of kindness, compassion, and love for life and humanity, he selflessly and generously donated his organs to some very grateful recipients. It is my honor to breathe life again into this young man's presence and to honor his legacy.

I've decided to start this painting in an open grisaille and with the subtraction method. Since this is a portrait, one thing I will attempt is using a Terra Verde green as the undertone on the face. I have never tried this compilation of methods before, but will have fun learning from the experience.

As I have so very often in my art journey, I am referencing Todd Casey's book, The Oil Painter's Handbook, A Contemporary Guide to Color Mixing, Pigments, Palettes, and Harmony. Specifically, pages 312-313 have inspired me for beginning this painting in an open grisaille.

Jesus, take the palette and paintbrush. 🎨 🖌️🙏

We never know how high we areTill we are asked to riseAnd then if we are true to planOur statures touch the skies -The H...
01/21/2026

We never know how high we are
Till we are asked to rise
And then if we are true to plan
Our statures touch the skies -

The Heroism we recite
Would be a normal thing
Did not ourselves the Cubits warp
For fear to be a King

Poem by Emily Dickenson

This poem explores latent human potential, suggesting that individuals remain unaware of their capabilities until challenged, at which point they can achieve greatness provided they remain authentic.

I'm pushing onward, trying to leave behind perfection and operate in progressive excellence.

Sending love to all. ❣️

Lessons learned. Time to move on.My favorite thought-provoking quote this week has been: "What am I doing in my life tha...
12/02/2025

Lessons learned. Time to move on.

My favorite thought-provoking quote this week has been: "What am I doing in my life that is cheating me out of God's best?" ~ Dr. Charles Stanley

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