We Create the Vision Together
We begin with a personal consultation where we sit down and talk about your story.
I listen, ask questions, and help uncover what you want the artwork to express.
Together, we decide how to bring that story to life through the setting, clothing, objects, expressions, colors, and overall feeling of the piece.
With years of experience and knack for hearing what's left unsaid, I guide you through turning your story into art.
How It Works
Your Commission Can Begin With...
A Person or Relationship
A parent, child, spouse, grandparent, or family connection you want to preserve.
A Family or Jewish Story
A tradition, value, memory, or part of your identity that deserves to be seen.
A Photograph You Already Love
A meaningful photograph can become the starting point for a finished work of art.
An Idea or Feeling
You may simply begin with an emotion or story you have never known how to express visually.
From their story to their walls:
I met Gene and Lenore while they were tending their garden near my sister’s home in Monticello. At 97 and 90, and just weeks away from their 68th anniversary, their love and energy stayed with me.
For their commissioned portrait, we placed their wedding photo beside them, bringing the beginning of their story into the artwork. It was an honor to create this piece for them and see it hanging in their home in time for their anniversary.
About the Artist
Meet Chumie Paneth, a Brooklyn-based portrait artist.
I create commissioned artwork that blends photography and digital painting to tell stories of family, Jewish identity, memory, and connection.
Every piece begins with a conversation. I listen to what matters most to you, help uncover the heart of your story, and work with you to shape it into artwork that feels personal, meaningful, and truly yours.
Let’s Discover What Your Artwork Could Be
You do not need a finished idea before reaching out.
Bring the person, photograph, memory, or story. We will create the vision together.
347.915.5750