Character Portraits from Zahradka Art and Illustration

Portfolio: Character Portraits by Zahradka Art

People and characters both fictional and real. People from the past and the present day. Memorable faces, cultural icons, heroes and villains. We bring ideas, costumes, and actors together to create a work of art that stirs the memory and fires the imagination.

This list of artworks is sortable — click on the header to sort the list! Larger images of all artworks are available. Click on the thumbnails for more information.

Catalog of Character Portraits
Title / Description	Medium	Year
Scottish Trader Portrait of a trader and huckster from a local show. This original artwork (20" high x 14" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us!	Oil on Canvas	2009
Bess A Revolutionary War soldier takes aim with his Brown Bess Musket. This original artwork (16" high x 46" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Bess” are available!	Oil on Canvas	2008
Keeping Warm Portrait of a young woman in a winter landscape dressed in cloak and furs. This original artwork (28" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Keeping Warm” are available!	Oil on Canvas	2008
Parade Rest A tired Union soldier stands at parade rest looking thoughtful. This American civil war era imaginative portrait original is in oil on canvas. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Parade Rest” are available!	Oil on Canvas	2007
Sophia Reading A young girl in Victorian-era costume looks up from her book with a smile. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Sophia Reading” are available!	Oil on Canvas	2007
Man of the East Asian man with embroidered hat and vest. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Man of the East” are available!	Oil on Canvas	2007
The Archer A medieval longbow archer has his bow pulled, his arrow ready to release. This original artwork (16" high x 34" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “The Archer” are available!	Oil on Canvas	2007
Pirate Dreams A young sailor on his first sea adventure Prints of “Pirate Dreams” are available!	Oil on Canvas	2007
Grain of Salt Portrait of a very skeptical looking gentleman. Gives the feeling of a down to earth no nonsense individual. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Grain of Salt” are available!	Oil on Canvas	2007
Apples A young girl reaches up to pick an apple. This original artwork (28" high x 22" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Apples” are available!	Oil on Canvas	2006
Luna Goddess sitting on the crescent of the moon. This original artwork (24" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Luna” are available!	Graphite Pencil	2006
The Shawl A sorrowful young girl wrapped in a russian shawl. This original artwork (17" high x 14" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “The Shawl” are available!	Oil on Canvas	2006
Safe Keeping Young mother holds her baby, wrapped together in a plaid. This original artwork (20" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Safe Keeping” are available!	Oil on Canvas	2006
Diminuendo A young gypsy girl with a violin in a dirty back alley contemplates her fate. Prints of “Diminuendo” are available!	Color Pencil	2005
Wacky Chickens A pair of Rennaisance clowns dressed as chickens. Prints of “Wacky Chickens” are available!	Graphite Pencil	2005
Wounded Lion A portrait of Don Quixote This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Wounded Lion” are available!	Graphite Pencil	2005
The Mayor Portrait of Mayor from Minnesota Renaissance Festival. This original artwork (18" high x 24" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us!	Graphite Pencil	2005
Buccaneer Classic pirate with pistol, sash and sneer. This original artwork (20" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Buccaneer” are available!	Graphite Pencil	2004
Pastoral Harmony A young maiden plays music in a field while her sister sleeps in her lap. This original artwork (20" high x 30" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Pastoral Harmony” are available!	Color Pencil	2004
Princess Gemma Portrait of young girl as a Princess This original artwork (20" high x 20" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Princess Gemma” are available!	Color Pencil	2003
Dragonlord A warrior in fur and chainmail with a large dragon axe on his shoulder This original artwork (18" high x 24" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Dragonlord” are available!	Graphite Pencil	2003
Feastmasters The feastmasters from the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, complete with large tankards and kilts. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Feastmasters” are available!	Graphite Pencil	2003
Fruitful A beautiful young maiden holds a basket of grapes. This original artwork (20"" high x 16" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Fruitful” are available!	Color Pencil	2003
Heart of Oak A determined young woman is on guard with an oak-leaf styled rapier. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Heart of Oak” are available!	Graphite Pencil	2003
Skullduggery A beautiful female pirate with skull sword and pearls. This original artwork (24" high x 18" wide) is available for purchase. Contact us! Prints of “Skullduggery” are available!	Graphite Pencil	2003
Swept Aside A small little girl leaning on her broom is alone and sad in a dark empty room. Prints of “Swept Aside” are available!	Color Pencil	2003
The Storyteller A Renaissance story teller with lute in hand. Prints of “The Storyteller” are available!	Graphite Pencil	2003