childress art

CUSTOM, PERSONALIZED HEIRLOOMS
Oil paintings and bronze sculptures of an individual are irreplaceable objects that will be treasured by current and future generations. They are wonderful, meaningful gifts of a lifetime for an individual and his or her family.

J.P. "Pat" Childress is an award-winning Texas Hill Country oil painter and sculptor whose primary endeavor is focused on portraiture of people and their pets. This page features a representative sampling of his works in oil and in bronze. Interested viewers are asked to complete the Inquiry Form on the following page.

"TIBBY" - a wonderful Southern Gall!

(Commissioned by Family)

"JACOB" - on the occasion of his 21st birthday.

(Commissioned by Parents)

"MADELINE" - Sweet Sixteen

(Commissioned by Grandparents)

"JOHN"

(Commissioned by Family)

Oil Paintings such as the people above and pets below are created by Childress after personal sessions with the subject either at the artist's studio in Boerne or at the subject's home. Satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed.

"ALEX"
(Commissioned by Owner's Wife)

"TARA"
(Commissioned by Owner's Mother)

"ALBERT"
(Commissioned by Owner)

"TAXI"
(Commissioned by Owner)

SCULPTING - Customized bronze sculptures of individuals and/or their pets can be created by Childress. Just as with the above oil portraiture, bronze sculptures are created based on personal sessions with the artist. And, as with the oil paintings, satisfaction is guaranteed. The artist will create a clay piece that ultimately will be used for the manufacturing of the finished bronze piece. Before moving to the bronze stage, the buyer will be invited to view the portrait in the clay stage. Only after complete client satisfaction with the clay piece will the final bronze piece be created.

"FINAL FETCH"
First place ribbon in Georgetown Sculplture show. Limited Edition

"A HELPING HAND"
Created for use by George Strait's Vaqueros del Mar Charity Concert. Raised over $200,000 in contributions through sale of 5 units.

"THE BISHOP'S BURDEN"
Created as an imaginary image of the subject's Viking heritage.

"PROMISES"
Sculpted portrait of Red Cloud, Chief of the Sioux tribe. First place ribbon in exhibition.

Public Commissions - Civic minded cities strive to elevate their public image through artistic projects, including bronze sculptures. Longview, Texas requested proposals from a wide array of sculptors and Childress offered up his concept of a young African American holding two books aloft, naming the piece "Books Make Dreams."

Concept - The first step of an open public commission is for the artist to provide the client with a concept. Childress submitted a "maquette" demonstrating his idea.

Creation - Having received the commission, the artist created a full-sized model in clay to be used in the casting process at the foundry.

Casting - After the client approved the clay model (left), the piece was sent to the local foundry for the casting and mounting to the granite base.

Installation - "Books Make Dreams" was one of Longview's first bronze sculptures and was installed at the front entrance of the library to wide public acclaim.

Inquiries about a commission? Please use the Contact Form on the next page and you'll be contacted by Pat to address any questions you may have...