Captured Moments The Portraiture of J.Ridout
The Story of the Season... The seasons of life change all too quickly. Toddlers, wondrously exploring the world around them soon become gradeschoolers learning the ins and outs of playground politics. Busy families of pre-teens and teens will shortly send their children off into the world. In just a few years, they will return with children of their own, and we are once again reminded that the seasons of life have turned over and over again.
J.Ridout tells the story of your family’s history. From the classic portrait of a young child to the family enjoying the day together, our portraits become timeless heirlooms that commemorate the seasons.
Creating the signature portrait of each season in your family's history demands time, forethought, artistry, detail and most importantly celebration so that when you gaze upon your portraits you will remember that time. That is heart on the wall.
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Uniquely Designed... Intended to live on the walls of your home, every portrait we create is perfectly designed and balanced to blend with your family’s personal style.
Balcombe Family Mixed Media, 53x44 Mixed Media Detail with Custom Frame
...In The Most Beautiful Homes.
“Under the Arbor” The Rice Family Mixed Media on Canvas, 44x28
Environmental Portraits...
Williams Family Mixed Media, 44x34
Godfroid Family Emulsion on Canvas 36x50
T he home where
you raised your family. The creek bed you played in as a child. The places you revisit time and again for encouragement and perspective.
Y our children's
lives are molded and memories are created here.
W e know you can’t
imagine having your family portrait made anywhere else— and neither can we. These inspiring surroundings tell your story. They are synonymous with your family and the things you hold dear. McMillan Family Mixed Media, 42x33
Environmental Portraits
Portrait of Reese Mixed Media, 43x32
"When I Grow Up" Portrait of William Mixed Media, 42x30
Modern Classics...
M ozart, C ashmere, A S tring of P earls: C lassics. E xtraordinary icons that
speak to the traditions of generations. They never go out of style.
"Afternoon Tea" Portrait of Kaitlyn Mixed Media, 40x30
I nspired by the grand
portraits of Rembrandt, Gainsborough & Sargent, these images combine the classic techniques of the past with the modern spirit of you and your family. Portrait of Soorya & Srinand Mixed Media, 44x32
T he portrait reminds us
how that subject looked at a single, elegant moment of their lives.
A portrait from J.Ridout
depicts its subject with beauty and grace and reminds us that beyond the daily cares and worldly anxieties, there is a person who remains tranquil and serenely disposed.
J .Ridout presents an
individual as they see themselves or how families see their children. "Compusure" Portrait of Ellie Mixed Media, 42x30
O ur Modern Classics are
portraits that truly last a lifetime.
W hether formal or informal,
these images are memories of the season; perfectly preserved for lifelong enjoyment. "Brothers" Emulsion on Canvas, 36x28
Modern Classics
M agic happens when you
view an image without color. It becomes a highly emotional experience as you enjoy a connection with the subject that is undistracted and pure.
D elicate light, tender expressions and subdued scene combine to provide the perfect environment to capture what matters most to you: that beautiful face.
O ur Fine Art portraits, created
exclusively in black and white, handcrafted and formally presented, are instant classics; timeless reminders of your family.
Aubrey Fine Art, 14x14
Hudson, Annaleigh & Thayer Floating Art, 10x20
Fine Art Black & White
L ost in their own imaginations; a moment with a
special toy; curled up on the sofa reading a favorite book; or simply enjoying time with their family. These moments celebrate the wonder and innocence of childhood.
T he camera is only the first step in the evolution of an image that blends various media into a timeless art piece.
B eyond the capabilities of
the photographic world, the image is transformed into a mixed media, painted portrait; a true heirloom that will stand the test of time.
"Yahtzee!" Portrait of Luke, Liam & Levi Mixed Media, 60x35
I nfused with nostalgia and dramatic lighting, Lasting
Impressions are rich with feeling, texture and color. The personal nature of these portraits makes them true keepsakes for any parent or grandparent.
Lasting Impressions
Winner, 2015 Master Photographers International Open Challenge 2015 Image of Distinction Master Photographers International "A fternoon Tea" 2015 International Photographic Competition, General Collection "A fternoon Tea", "McMillan Family" 2014 International Photographic Competition, General Collection "Compusure"