Portrait Paintings

CLASSICAL, ROMANTIC, AND DEEPLY HUMAN

Before I ever painted a wedding, I spent years painting faces — studying light, expression, and the quiet details that reveal who someone really is. These portraits are the foundation of my work and the reason my wedding paintings feel so sincere.

Portraiture taught me to slow down. To notice the way someone thinks, the way they hold themselves, the small gestures that say more than a perfect smile ever could. Each portrait is a conversation — between the sitter, the light, and the paint.

Whether it’s a child, a parent, a couple, or a loved one remembered, I approach every portrait with quiet intention: to honor the person in front of me with honesty, warmth, and care.

Fine art oil portrait of a woman in a green blouse leaning on a chair, painted in warm golden light by Flladi Kulla.
Evening Light
Oil on canvas — a quiet, thoughtful moment caught between work and rest.
Formal oil portrait of a smiling cardinal in red vestments painted by Flladi Kulla.
Cardinal Portrait
Oil on canvas — a formal commission with gentle light and warmth.
Fine art portrait of a young boy in a white football shirt against a soft green background by Flladi Kulla.
Young Fan
Oil on canvas — childhood curiosity and openness in a single glance.
Portrait of a young man in a white shirt with painterly blue background by Flladi Kulla.
Summer Portrait
Oil on canvas — relaxed, bright, and quietly confident.
Fine art portrait of a girl in a red sweater seated on the floor, painted in classical realist style by Flladi Kulla.
Portrait of Lucy
Oil on canvas — one of my most personal works, painted with quiet stillness.
Oil portrait of a girl resting her face on her hand, lost in thought, painted by Flladi Kulla.
Daydream
Oil on canvas — soft edges, gentle light, and a thoughtful mood.
Fine art portrait of an older man with blue eyes and a leather jacket, painted in warm and cool tones.
To Joe
Oil on canvas — character, history, and tenderness in every brushstroke.
Fine art portrait of a woman with long dark hair against a textured blue background by Flladi Kulla.
Blue Morning
Oil on canvas — luminous skin tones and a calm, steady gaze.
Portrait of a young boy in a bright blue shirt with painterly abstract background.
Bright Blue
Oil on canvas — playful color, honest expression.
Fine art portrait of a blonde girl in a blue shirt with expressive hands, painted by Flladi Kulla.
Blue Shirt
Oil on canvas — gesture, personality, and quiet intensity.
Portrait of a girl in a striped shirt with a purple flower in her hair, painted with soft pastel tones.
Striped Sweater
Oil on canvas — playful pattern, gentle light.
Graphite portrait drawing of a young child with curly hair looking to the side, by Flladi Kulla.
Charcoal Study
Graphite on paper — simple, tender, and full of atmosphere.
Outdoor portrait of a boy in a navy jacket sitting in front of a green landscape, painted by Flladi Kulla.
Spring Afternoon
Oil on canvas — portrait and landscape woven together.
Mixed-media portrait drawing of a girl with soft colored shading by Flladi Kulla.
Portrait Sketch
Colored drawing — loose lines, focused expression.

The Portrait Process

Most portraits begin with a simple conversation about the person we’re honoring — who they are, what they love, and how you’d like them to be remembered. From there, I work from carefully chosen reference images or life sittings when possible.

Each piece unfolds slowly, from loose shapes to quiet refinements in color, light, and expression. My goal is not to create a perfect likeness, but a portrait that truly feels like them.

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