No need to ‘sit,’ ‘stay’ for these portraits
ARTIST Martin Bruinsma in his La Brea Ave. studio with his portraits of Marlowe, in charcoal, and Charlie, in oil.
Our pets are parts of our families, and sometimes are our favorite members! Artist Martin Bruinsma knows this well and translates that unconditional love and affection of the owner-companion into portraits that reflect the personality of the pet.
Bruinsma is an Art Center College of Design graduate. Art Center, before moving to Pasadena, was in Hancock Park, in the buildings on Third Street where Yavneh Hebrew Academy is now.
Bruinsma works mostly in oils and charcoal in a variety of sizes to suit the customer. He employs photographs supplied to him, or he can photograph anyone’s best friend in whatever setting is requested, including at his Inglewood studio on La Brea Ave. that doubles as a photo workshop when need be. Portraits are not limited to canines — any pet makes a great subject, according to the artist.
CLOSE UP of pet portrait Charlie in oil.
Bruinsma also is a graphic designer whose ads have appeared in the Larchmont Chronicle. To reach him, call 323-898-8892 or go to martinbruinsma.com.
Category: People
