Little Wild Things

2011-11-29T01:47:00.000-08:00

New - Animated Portraits

2011-11-28T11:20:00.000-08:00

Now offering animated portraits.
Featured here is the animation template.
I will place your child's (or children's) face into the animation and send your animation via the internet or snail mail.

This is an excellent gift idea because:

You may share your video with loved ones.
May be formatted for your portable device.
May be delivered within 24 hrs for your last minute needs

If you cannot see this video, CLICK HERE to see it on Vimeo.

LITTLE WILD THINGS - portraits - GIFT IDEAS

2011-09-20T04:28:00.000-07:00

LITTLE WILD THINGS - commissioned portraits

Make the gift of art for your family or loved one.

Orders may placed now for Christmas! Framing now available!

The artwork may be applied to greeting cards, shirts, mugs and tote bags...ask me how.

Certificates may be created.

Oui, je parle français!

Madamoiselle

2011-07-25T16:28:00.000-07:00

The portrait of this little girl captures her independence and vivacity that is so charming at this age. This is the small format work on paper. Using various watercolor paper as the base support, elements are painted and collaged. The portrait is mounted onto cardboard to give dimension. Every child is a super hero.

Jack + Coops

2010-12-19T06:48:00.000-08:00

This is classified as a work on paper. Photos were received from the parents which was from an iPhone. Two seperate sources were used for this composition. The boys images were prepared and then photocopied and then mounted onto thick cardboard. The result is a dimensional portrait.

Irene

2010-12-18T06:53:00.000-08:00

Manon

2010-12-18T06:52:00.000-08:00

Erin Ann

2010-11-07T01:41:00.000-07:00

This portrait was created with photos that I took, you may also submit your own photos. This is the 16" x 20", work on paper format. The portrait has been mounted on thick cardboard to give a dimension to the portrait. There has also been some additional textures added to the clothes, if you look closely you will see evidence of those textures. Erin is entering adolescence and the idea was to capture this moment, it is a special time. Celebrate with it with a portrait of that special teen in your life.

2010-11-04T09:37:00.000-07:00

"Brothers"

2010-06-09T12:46:00.000-07:00

ust sharing this last LWT project.
I really like the pieces lifting off.
Will just use small amounts of glue from now on.
I think I wanted to be a fireman too, when I was young.

2009-08-31T16:11:00.000-07:00

"Super Brothers!"
Eric and Tom.
9" x 12" work on paper

2009-03-31T15:09:00.000-07:00

“Friends Forever”
16″ x 20″ Works on paper.

2009-03-31T15:08:00.000-07:00

“100% Princess”
9″ x 12″ Works on paper.

2009-03-31T15:06:00.000-07:00

"Little Miss Sunshine"

2009-03-31T15:01:00.000-07:00

"Claudia & Nina"

9″ x 12″ portrait on paper.

"We love our LWT portrait. It totally captures our daughters in a youthful fresh way—that is so them, thanks!"
- Kerrie Peterson

2009-03-31T15:00:00.000-07:00

9″ x 12″ Portrait on paper.

2009-03-31T14:58:00.000-07:00

9″ x 12″ portrait on paper

This website is dedicated to the revolutionaries we call Little Wild Things.

2009-03-31T14:54:00.000-07:00

9″ x 12″ portrait on paper.

"This portrait really shows Ruby and Cosmo’s personalities. I love that they are happy and “in action” just as they are in life. We even used this as our holiday card. Thanks, James!"
-Candy Hersch

2009-03-31T14:37:00.000-07:00

16″ x 20″ Portrait on Wood Panel.

2009-03-31T13:45:00.000-07:00

Here are some gift ideas that you may create from your Little Wild Things portrait. I can create a scan of your artwork and you can order from many options at Cafe Press a trusted partner.

Featured is the totebag, the ringer cotton tshirt, the fitted cotton tshirt, coffee mug, and greeting cards. There are so many options, a great way to extend your investment and to share with your loved ones.

Orders may be placed by you once you have a copy of the artwork. For a one-time fee, I can create a digital scan of your artwork.

Ordering / Prices

2008-03-31T16:20:00.000-07:00

Here is where you can get information about ordering and prices.
Version Français disponible par command.

Download the Order form and contact James Fish.

Cliquez ici pour le version Francais - par command

Prices

LWT 1 (= work on paper)
9″ x 12″ $200 (1 kid) $275 (2 kids)
16″ x 20″ $350 (1 kid) $475 (2 kids)

LWT 2 (= work on wood panel)
16″ x 20″ $450 (1 kid) $600 (2 kids)
30″ x 45″ $800 (1 kid) $1,100 (2 kids)

Custom orders of other subjects, sizes and supports are also possible.

Process

Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll answer any questions you may have.
Complete and send (via mail or fax) the order form along with a 50% deposit (please refer to Payment Methods above).
Select and send photographs that best express your child’s character. They may show a typical pose or expression. Or portray them in their favorite outfits (princesses, knights, fairies and cowboys welcome!) and/or with their favorite toys. Photographs should be no smaller than 4″ x 6″ and with the subject in focus whether in a digital or print format. You may also submit some of your child’s own drawings, hand/foot prints or pieces of fabric to be included in the collage. However, please keep in mind that not all the material submitted may be used in the artwork.
Review one or two composition sketches demonstrating the basic elements and images. Upon approval of one sketch, work on the final portrait begins.
The final artwork is posted online for overview. Now is the time to discuss any refinements.
Simply send the remaining payment upon receipt of the invoice and your child’s portrait will be shipped.
Note: The best time to order reproductions, T-shirt transfers or place mats—which make excellent gifts for, say, grandparents—is while we still have the original artwork.

If you feel timid about surprising someone with a portrait of their kid(s), GIFT CERTIFICATES are also available to offer the gift of a portrait based on their preferences.

General Terms

All commissioned artwork requires a 50% deposit before commencement.
Payment in full is due prior to shipping of artwork. Credit cards (through Paypal), money orders and personal checks are accepted. Payment by check requires 7 business days to clear before shipment of painting. Checks returned NSF will be assessed a $25 handling charge.
Allow a 3-week turnaround time for commissioned artwork (shipping excluded).
Upon payment in full, the artwork becomes the personal propety of the customer. The artwork is for personal usage only. Commercial reproduction rights are not granted by the artist without express permission. The artist retains the right of display for promotional usage unless otherwise noted.
The customer is soley responsible for obtaining the required authorization for use of submitted photographs and any other material.
Two rounds of refinements are included in the listed price. There will be an additional charge for work requested beyond the two rounds of refinements.
All prices are in US dollars.
Cost of shipping (and crating when applicable) is additional and will be calculated based on the size of the finished piece, destination and carrier.
Products and reproductions derived from the commissioned artwork must be paid in full at the time of their order.
Prices are subject to change without notice.

PAYMENT METHODS: We accept personal checks and money orders by mail. Or you can pay online by major credit card using PayPal. Just let us know, and we’ll send you an invoice by email with a link to our secure PayPal account.
PayPal will then guide you through the process online.

RETURN OF SUBMITTED MATERIALS: Photographs and other submitted materials will be returned to you upon completion of the portrait. When providing valuable originals, we recommend that you use a reliable carrier; we cannot be responsible for the loss of material in transit.

Contact

2008-03-31T16:17:00.000-07:00

Have questions about LITTLE WILD THINGS
or want to discuss ordering a portrait?

Feel free to contact James, the artist.

P- 01 33 (0)6 78 98 59 75
E- contact@littlewildthings.com

About - LITTLE WILD THINGS - commissioned portraits of children

2008-03-31T16:10:00.000-07:00

It all started when artist and illustrator James Fish found artistic inspiration in the form of his own little wild things, daughters Chloe and Matea. He realized their spirited and rapidly-evolving emotional lives could only be portrayed in an equally dynamic and multi-faceted way.
So he started applying various mixed-media techniques in an effort to go beyond mere physical representation. The resulting portraits bring forth the vibrant, image-rich world of the child: both real and make believe.

When he’s not making LITTLE WILD THINGS, James is designing and making illustration work for a variety of grown-up clients (CosmoGirl, Dwell, Fortune, Seventeen, Surfer, Spin and Warners Bros. Records, among others).
His work can be seen at www.fishlab.com.

James also taught at the Art Center College of Design from 2000 to 2007 and currently teaches Mixed Media and Collage at UCLA Extensions (see a review). His artwork has been exhibited at Blum & Poe Gallery (Los Angeles), Threadwaxing Space Gallery (New York), ACME Gallery (Los Angeles), Culture Cache (San Francisco), 111 Minna Gallery (San Francisco) and DIYGallery. Upcoming exhibitions will be listed on his blog www.fishlab.blogspot.com.