Classic Drawings
Charcoal & Conté Portraits
Liz Lindstrom masterfully brings her subjects to life through the timeless mediums of charcoal and Conté pastel. Each portrait reflects her distinctive touch, blending tradition with a signature style that captures both character and emotion.
Charcoal Portraits
Charcoal is the most traditional portrait medium Lindstrom employs, allowing her to convey depth and emotion with striking contrast. Throughout history, countless artists have used charcoal, but Lindstrom’s work stands apart—her hand is evident in every line, creating a profound connection between subject and viewer. Her expert use of light and shadow, along with a balance of defined lines and soft edges, results in portraits that are both unique and timeless.
Conté Portraits
For those seeking a softer aesthetic, Lindstrom’s Conté pastel portraits offer a delicate yet impactful presence. The warm, subtle blush tones evoke a sense of quiet elegance while maintaining a bold visual statement. While traditional Conté crayons are often used, Lindstrom prefers pastel pencils in the same classic hues to achieve a refined and dignified finish.
Commission Process
Lindstrom’s portrait commissions begin with an in-depth consultation to understand the subject’s personality and essence. She captures various poses and expressions through photography, ensuring she finds the perfect moment that reflects the inner spirit of the individual. Family insights further enrich her vision, allowing her to craft compositions that align with both her artistic perspective and the client’s wishes.
Returning to her studio, Lindstrom meticulously refines her compositions, ensuring that each piece is a true reflection of the subject’s character and presence.
Approximate Sizes & Pricing for Commissioned Pieces
Head & Shoulders (16” x 20”) - $9,500
3/4-Length (28” x 36”) - $12,500
Full-Length (30” x 40”) - $14,000
Each portrait is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, created with the highest level of craftsmanship and care. Whether through the bold drama of charcoal or the soft sophistication of Conté pastel, Lindstrom’s portraits offer a timeless representation of those who matter most.
During Liz Lindstrom's seventeenth year, her parents visited Florence, Italy. Her mother and father, portrait artist Bart Lindstrom brought home a print of a beautiful woman, drawn with warm and cool colors on paper textured by age. From this beautiful print and with the encouragement of her father to find a look all her own, Lindstrom began a six year journey to perfect the mix media portrait. The result of miles of paper and dozens of faces is a style that is pure, timeless, and powerful. Without a full color pallet, Lindstrom finds her subject in tone and line - making a portrait that captures modern simplicity. Lindstrom strives for each drawing to be as ageless as that Florentine drawing she fell in love with as a young woman. By choosing to commission a Charcoal & Conte' with Watercolor Wash you are investing in a piece of art that will become a treasured heirloom.
Approximate Size & Pricing for Commissioned Pieces
Head and Shoulders 16” x 20” - $9,500
3/4-Length 28” x 36” - $12,500
Full-Length 30” x 40” - $14,000
Lindstrom begins her procedure for the portrait commission by talking with the client and getting an idea of the individual's personality and character. She then uses her camera to record various poses and expressions.
Her goal is to capture a moment, one that will show the inner person through the portrait. She also talks with the family members about the subject, learning as much as she can about the individual.
Returning to the studio Lindstrom compiles several compositions from the images, working to bring together her vision and the view of the client.
Lindstrom creates an oil portrait of distinction by blending together inspiration from the thick, juicy paint of Joaquin Sorolla, the storytelling mastery of Norman Rockwell, and the fluid color of the Impressionists. Weaving that inspiration together with her strong sense of anatomy and ability to capture her subject's features melds fact and fiction through the idealistic way she sees us all.
Lindstrom begins the portrait process by getting to know the client's preferences for color, texture, and mood with their future painting in mind.
"I adore working with my clients to find what elements of style and expression will create the perfect portrait for their family or company. I welcome commissions where a client comes to me with a vision, then working together to combine my skill and viewpoint with their desire, we find a direction for the portrait. The result is a painting that is intensely personal and yet still rings true as one of my works. This sharing of ideas to create art of beloved people is why I so adore portraiture and why I plan to work in the field all my life."
Approximate Size & Pricing for Commissioned Pieces
Head and Shoulders 16” x 20” - $10,500
3/4-Length 28” x 36” - $14,500
Full-Length 30” x 40” - $16,500
Lindstrom begins her procedure for the portrait commission by talking with the client and getting an idea of the individual's personality and character. She then uses her camera to record various poses and expressions.
Her goal is to capture a moment, one that will show the inner person through the portrait. She also talks with the family members about the subject, learning as much as she can about the individual.
Returning to the studio Lindstrom compiles several compositions from the images, working to bring together her vision and the view of the client.
