Children's Portrait collage (5) - 2020-2022

What up? This is a collage of children's and family portraits I've painted over the past two years. I started these paintings in 2012 before I self published "Furqan's First Flat Top" as a way to generate income to make the book and to let parents know that I planned to make my own children's book. You can see me talk about it in this video from 2012.

Since publishing the book, I continued and I like painting them. They provide value to parents, grandparents, caregivers, etc and I think they're a cool gift idea for the holidays or special occasions. I've painted whole families, newborns, kids, and teens. And I plan to continue doing it. 

If you'd like to commission one for yourself or as a gift to someone, follow this LINK

Thanks in advance!

Check out some of the collages from previous years. 

(4) 2017-2020 

(3) 2015-2017

 (2) 2013-2015

 (1) 2012-2013

Children's Portrait 64 - Belen's Fam

 

Here's a recent painting I finished for Belen, daughter and sister to this family. This was a fun challenge, taking several poses and making them into one painting. 

If you would like to commission a painting of a child or a family go HERE. If you missed the previous portrait of Jahbreel, Kubwa, and Jahlyl, check it out.

Check out some of the process below:

Children's Portrait 63 - Jahbreel, Kubwa, & Jahlyl

 

Yo, really like how this one turned out. My bro Walker hit me up to paint this portrait of a father and his sons and it is a special gift to give. Scroll through to see some of the painting process. 

Did you catch the previous children's portrait of Emme?

Here's also, one of a parent and two children. 

Want to get a portrait of a loved one painted? Go HERE.

Children's Portrait collage (4) - 2017-2020

Here's the latest collage of children's portraits. This collage spans from 2017-2020. I definitely slowed down a bit on these portraits recently but I'm gaining steam again. These are one of a kind, hand painted portraits that I started painting in 2012 to put out the word that I was working on a children's book. 8 years and 8 published kids books later and I'm still painting these. And having fun with them since they help me sustain myself as an artist and they provide a service to you. People have commissioned these for parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, partners, and friends. 

If you'd like to commission one for yourself or as a gift to someone, follow this LINK

Thanks in advance!

Check out some of the collages from previous years. 

 (3) 2015-2017

 (2) 2013-2015

 (1) 2012-2013

Children's Portrait 55-56- Cinthya & Kids

Just did a new family portrait of my good friend Cinthya and her babies who are not so little anymore. The family loves nature and I decided to combine that with their favorite colors. Several years ago I painted her oldest child Tlanextli. Check out the painting process below.

If you'd like a portrait painted of your child or family. Click this LINK

Sketch

Base Color

Shadows

Colors

Final Painting w/ highlights

I've been painting these original pieces of art for families since 2013. If you didn't see the previous children's portrait of Mila & Zenzi, go HERE.

Children's Portraits 53-54 - Mila & Zenzi

Wow, I was so enveloped in new bebe world with my daughter that I forgot to post these paintings I did last year! So these sisters are African American and Chinese. They are super sweet, smart, kind, and beautiful. And their parents are friends of the family. 

Wanna see the last one I painted of Mom Roopa and her son Ravi? Click HERE.

If you're interested in getting a portrait commissioned, please go to my store or on etsy. I have done over 60 portraits of children since 2012 I believe and it is always a fun gift to give to a parent, grandparent, or loved one. 

Children's portrait 52 - Roopa & Ravi

Here's the most recent children's portrait which really is a family portrait. It is a painting of Roopa and her son Ravi jamming out on their guitar and ukelele. In this she wanted something to remind her son to have fun. Follow this scholar, poet, & mom here @Saapya

Want to see the last one? Click here for Children's portrait 50-51

Children's portrait 44 - Zulu

I don't know this young man personally but this was one of the portraits commissioned awhile ago for a kickstarte campaign I ran. This and a copy of my book was a gift for the contribution.  If I recall though, this little one is both Chicano (dad) and African American (mom). His name? I'm glad you asked! He was named after the Zulu Nation (Hip hop community started in the BX, now world wide) and the legendary Shaka Zulu.

If you or someone you know is interested in commissioning a portrait of a child, please tell them to email me at info@robdontstop.com or check out my Etsy page for rates.

Want to see the previous Children's Portrait of Lucy? Click HERE

Children's portrait 43- Lucy

This is Lucy! She's about 5 or 6 I think and she's a hapa baby. Dad is from Germany and mom is Chinese American. She loves orange, yellow, and red and some symbols of her heritage are in the fabric of her shirt. She has a beautiful smile, no?

If you or someone you know is interested in having their child painted; or you want a painting of a child please contact me at info@robdontstop.com or visit my Etsy page and purchase a painting.

Want to see the previous Children's Portrait of Ezra? Click HERE

Children's portrait 42 - Ezra

Known this little boy since he and my son were in kindergarten. And his name is Ezra!! I think Ezra is 12 now and I think either me or his mom wanted something reflecting the outdoors and adventure. 

If you or someone you know is interested in commissioning a portrait of a child, please tell them to email me at info@robdontstop.com or check out my Etsy page for rates.

Want to see the previous Children's Painting of Kai? Click HERE

Family portraits 2- Grandma Tatsuya

Tatsuyo made it to 99 years young. From the photo reference you could tell she had a whole lot of energy and spirit. Rip. Portrait for Tom!

Family Portraits 1-Moniz Family

Yo, Happy New Year to all of you making another rotation around the planet. I just had the chance to paint my first family portrait. My man Tomas from Rad Dad Zine just hit me up to do a piece of his kids, who are mostly grown now. It is an honor and a blessing to paint this man's family as they are beautiful and he's a great father with nuff advice for young cats like myself trying to figure out how to do a better job. How to fall down, dust yourself and get back up.

So for these kids, they are a mixed bunch as far as their ethnicities. And their interest ranges from the eldest daughter (left) Geometric shapes, the youngest daughter likes music (middle left), Tomas (middle right) likes words, and the son (right) likes Graffiti. For this piece I wanted to put a lot of detail in their facial expressions, and to keep their bodies and interests real sketchy and rough. Thank goodness Papa Moniz dug it. Hopefully the kids will feel it too.

If you want a portrait of your family painted, holler!
2014, here's to more art, more inspiration, and more love!
-Rob