Portraits of Families and Children

English Setter Morey with Sisters by Chris Duke
English Setter Morey with Sisters

This large oil painting was a monster to finish. It was on my... read more

Nancy Slaymaker and her Two Sons by Chris Duke
Nancy Slaymaker and her Two Sons

By the time I finished this painting, the boys were older and... read more

Jenna and Madison on Path by Chris Duke
Jenna and Madison on Path

I love this painting more as the years pass. I did three... read more

Katie, Kayla and Scarlett Salls by Chris Duke
Katie, Kayla and Scarlett Salls

It was wonderful that Katie agreed to be painted with her... read more

Tory Hart by Chris Duke
Tory Hart

Tory has a gentle, steady sensibility. I love this painting.... read more

Nicholas and Charlotte Marvin by Chris Duke
Nicholas and Charlotte Marvin

Nicholas and Charlotte’s mom Jill had the wonderful idea to... read more

Zoe in 2004 by Chris Duke
Zoe in 2004

This is an early painting of my husband’s granddaughter, Zoe... read more

Zach in 2004 by Chris Duke
Zach in 2004

I painted my husband's grandson Zachary when he was small,... read more

Violet and Grandpa by Chris Duke
Violet and Grandpa

This painting captures Violet’s enduring attention when she... read more

Jenna and Madison with Bubbles by Chris Duke
Jenna and Madison with Bubbles

I love the magic quietude of this painting. Little girls... read more

Jenna and Madison on Swing by Chris Duke
Jenna and Madison on Swing

Painting these little girls was a delight. The mystery within... read more

Portrait of Zoe by Chris Duke
Portrait of Zoe

This is my definitive portrait of Zoe. Boy, do I like it.

Abby and Tory Hart with Eshy
Abby and Tory Hart with Eshy

It is always interesting to view my paintings from past years... read more

Allie at Four by Chris Duke
Allie at Four

One of my few outdoor scenes, this painting takes full... read more

Judy and Lauren Ducci by Chris Duke
Judy and Lauren Ducci

My client Judy requested a painting of her and her daughter... read more

Madison at 19 Months by Chris Duke
Madison at 19 Months

This is a small paint sketch I felt compelled to do.

Nancy and her Sons Colin and William by Chris Duke
Nancy and her Sons Colin and William

This is a paint sketch for a piece I have yet to paint. I... read more

Sara and Morgan Hunter by Chris Duke
Sara and Morgan Hunter

One of my first oil portraits, this painting of my first... read more

Zoe in the Tuileries Garden by Chris Duke
Zoe in the Tuileries Garden

In this small paint sketch it was fun to transpose Zoe in her... read more

Violet in Grandpa's Arms by Chris Duke
Violet in Grandpa's Arms

This is a quick study of my husband and his granddaughter... read more