Commissioned Children's Oil Portraits

Commissioned children’s portraits by Marvin Mattelson celebrate the wonder, innocence, and individuality of childhood. Through classical oil portraiture and lifelike realism, these portraits preserve treasured moments and create lasting reminders of a time that passes all too quickly.

Posthumous family oil portrait of Ariel Hart with her family in their rooftop garden, by Marvin Mattelson.

Hart-Cohen Family Portrait

Portrait of Eric

Head-and-shoulders oil portrait of Michael by Marvin Mattelson with hand resting beneath his chin in a contemplative pose.

Portrait of Michael

Full-length portrait of Julia seated on a mauve sofa wearing a floral dress, painted by Marvin Mattelson.

Portrait of Julia

Vignette-style children's oil portrait of Spencer by Marvin Mattelson.

Portrait of Spencer

Vignette-style children's oil portrait of Samantha by Marvin Mattelson.

Portrait of Samantha

Oil portrait of Jake by Marvin Mattelson.

Portrait of Jake

Oil portrait of teenage girl Sydnie by Marvin Mattelson, featured on the cover of The Artist's Magazine.

Portrait of Sydnie in Oils

Oil portrait of teenage baseball player Evan by Marvin Mattelson.

Portrait of Evan

Mother and child oil portrait of Tracy and Hayden by Marvin Mattelson.

Portrait of Tracy and Hayden

Oil portrait of a child seated with his pet schnauzer, painted by Marvin Mattelson.

Portrait of Andrew and Dusty

Oil portrait of teenage boy Jamie by Marvin Mattelson.

Portrait of Jamie