HISTORICAL PORTRAIT SILHOUETTES BY PHYLLIS A. ARNOLD, R.M.S.
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Phyllis Arnold has been specialising in painted portrait silhouettes since the late 1960's and is considered the top silhouette portrait artist in the United Kingdom. This has been recognised by the award of the Memorial Gold Bowl of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters. Historical Portrait Silhouettes Phyllis Arnold, as well as being noted for Portrait Silhouettes of living sitters, is also well known for many Historical and Decorative Silhouettes that have graced spheres of literary, historical and commemorative interest. Many of the great English literary figures have been recreated by her artistic talent --Wordsworth, Ruskin, Dickens to name but a few. These have taken the form of either stand alone portraits or bound into select literary or poetical volumes. These fine enhanced bindings are now eagerly collected. With regard to commemorative works, her silhouette portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, was a familiar sight when it was chosen to enhance a number of fine limited edition porcelain commemorative pieces issued by Coalport Porcelain to mark the Silver Jubilee.

Her portraits are to be found in many corners of the globe and amongst her sitters can be found names from many walks of life; from Royalty and politcians to young children. Her silhouette portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was a familiar sight, when it was chosen to enhance a number of fine limited edition porcelain commemorative pieces issued by Coalport Porcelain, to mark the Silver Jubilee.		For those who cannot attend a personal sitting due to distance limitations, or who desire a posthumous portrait, a portrait silhouette can be created from a photograph. Ideally the photograph should be taken side profile, with the lips naturally closed. This of course can be sent to us as an Email attachment or by post. Also if the costume in the photograph does not match your requirements, especially the neck line, then please indicate an alternative.
Prices of Historical and Decorative Silhouettes Historical or decorative silhouettes may be commissioned in black with ochre overpainting or with coloured costume. Jewelry sized works are overpainted with real gold powder. Prices on application Alternative frames are available for Head and Shoulder portraits Postage, packing and insurance are extra at cost
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