Bobbie Bush Portrait Artist

Bobbie Bush Portrait Artist Open by appointment only. I specialize in custom mixed media paintings. I’m an artist that creates personalized fine art portraits and mixed media paintings.

Why Portraits are Important

In our over-scheduled lives, we often forget to stop and appreciate all that is around us, who is in our lives and what they truly mean to us. We might overlook the value of the present moment until it’s too late… after a child is grown, a family moves apart, or someone special is no longer with us. While most of us have the best intentions to have a portrait made, the

problem is, we often get swept up in the demands of our everyday distractions, another year passes and our life becomes a collection of missed opportunities. For over 20 yrs, I’ve been working with children and families to successfully draw out their very best qualities and authentic expressions. Over time, I have found that a timeless portrait holds the key to capturing the memory who a person truly is, with all their innate charm & beauty, and that portrait serves as a daily reminder that they are loved and appreciated. I believe that a fine art portrait is a testament to one’s value, worth and sense of belonging.

“Holding Liberty” began with a conversation.While brainstorming ideas for the Salem Arts Association’s themed exhibition...
05/16/2026

“Holding Liberty” began with a conversation.
While brainstorming ideas for the Salem Arts Association’s themed exhibition, “American Dream,” I began exploring concepts with ChatGPT. One image that emerged was the Statue of Liberty seated in quiet distress, her face buried in her hands. That image stayed with me.

From there, I developed the concept further, constructing and compositing my own reference imagery before rendering the final artwork by hand in Corel Painter using a digital brush and painting software. The finished piece was printed on canvas with archival pigmented inks and hand-finished with layers of cold wax to create surface texture and depth.

AI was part of the conceptual process, but it was only one tool among many. The painting itself was shaped through composing, digital painting, editing, printing, and physical surface work.

I’m honored to have “Holding Liberty” included in the “American Dream” exhibition at the Salem Arts Association Gallery at 88 Wharf Street on Pickering Wharf in Salem, MA (next to Finz Restaurant).

The exhibition is open Fridays through Sundays through June 13. Hours 12-6pm.
This piece is my own reflection on the fragility, resilience, and weight of the ideals we hold as Americans.

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05/11/2026

Have a peek inside my studio & process! And save the date for Saturday May 30th, 11am to 6pm.

Great Friday night at Salem Arts Association! The opening of my show “Reimagined “ as well as the group show “American D...
05/03/2026

Great Friday night at Salem Arts Association! The opening of my show “Reimagined “ as well as the group show “American Dream “.

I’m excited to share that I’ll be hosting a solo exhibition this spring at Salem Arts Association."Reimagined: A Modern ...
04/30/2026

I’m excited to share that I’ll be hosting a solo exhibition this spring at Salem Arts Association.

"Reimagined: A Modern Approach to Traditional Art" explores the transformation of the photographic image through a layered mixed media process, blending digital brushwork with oils, pastels, texture, and cold wax. The work moves between portraiture and place, where each piece evolves into something tactile, dimensional, and deeply felt.

The exhibition opens alongside the American Dream group show.

Opening Reception: Friday, May 1 | 6–8pm
Exhibition Dates: May 2 – June 13, 2026
Hours: Friday–Sunday | 12–6pm
Location: 88 Wharf Street, Salem, MA (Pickering Wharf)

More about the work
https://www.bostonportraitartist.com/blog/reimagined-solo-exhibition-personal-artwork

Odin was a gentle giant whose spirit animal was, without question, a cat. He was always on the quiet hunt for the warmes...
04/26/2026

Odin was a gentle giant whose spirit animal was, without question, a cat. He was always on the quiet hunt for the warmest, sunniest spot in the house, carefully positioning himself in whatever sun puddle happened to land on the floor that day. Once there, he’d settle in completely, content and unbothered, soaking it all in.

He never understood his own strength and somehow managed to push heavy furniture across the room just trying to scratch a small itch on his back. It was never intentional. Just part of his charm. Despite his size, he moved through the world softly. Other dogs held no interest. Squirrels didn’t warrant a glance. He was steady, calm, and deeply gentle, the kind of presence that made a home feel more peaceful simply by existing in it.

This painting was created for a friend who lost Odin just before the holidays. It was important to honor not just his likeness, but the quiet, loving nature that made him who he was. A sweet soul. A devoted companion. Deeply missed.


Save the Date: Saturday May 30th -- for my next Open Studios at Gallows Hill Artist Studios! Step inside the studios whe...
04/23/2026

Save the Date: Saturday May 30th -- for my next Open Studios at Gallows Hill Artist Studios!

Step inside the studios where 28 artists work, all under one roof in Salem. It’s one of the few chances to see the work up close, in progress, and to meet the artists behind it.

I’ll be there in my studio and would love to see you.
We only open to the public twice a year for this special event, so be sure to join us!

Saturday, May 30, 2026
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
16 Proctor Street (3rd & 4th floors)
Salem, MA

For more information:
https://www.bostonportraitartist.com/open-studios/

12/09/2025

Inspiration for my soul. And for my personal paintings. A stunningly cold and spectacular coastal Maine morning.

Address

16 Proctor Street, #402, 4th Floor
Lynn, MA
01970

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

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