childress art

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

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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 below.

"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)

"DAVID & MILLIE"

(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. Prices are quite reasonable and, most importantly, 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 or 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 will be ultimately 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 - Childress conceived and created the bronze sculpture "Books Make Dreams" for the city of Longview, Texas. After a rigorous bidding process, Childress first sculpted the piece in clay. Longview officials were invited to critique the piece while in the clay stage. After approval, the piece was cast in bronze and installed in front of the Longview public library to considerable acclaim.