The Artist/Oil Painter R.B. Christian III

The Artist/Oil Painter R.B. Christian III "Fort Worth-based oil painter creating Western landscapes, wildlife, portraits & more. Realism blended with impressionistic light and color.

Mentored by Skip Whitcomb. Open for commissions... rbchristianartist.com"

"Rocky Falls" Oil on 20 x 24 Canvas pre finish version. Location reference is photo I took of Rocky Falls near Emmenienc...
06/11/2026

"Rocky Falls" Oil on 20 x 24 Canvas pre finish version. Location reference is photo I took of Rocky Falls near Emmenience Missouri. This will be for sale on my website in a few days. Jump in the water and have a swim.

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This is a commissioned portrait of Tucker (pencil on sketch pad), a close friend's dog I sketched for him a year ago, a ...
05/18/2026

This is a commissioned portrait of Tucker (pencil on sketch pad), a close friend's dog I sketched for him a year ago, a period of time after his dog passed. Portraits are great remembrances of family and pets.

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This is what I'm working on now and its nearly completed. Its a color study for a rework of a larger painting I did a co...
05/15/2026

This is what I'm working on now and its nearly completed. Its a color study for a rework of a larger painting I did a couple of years ago. This is Oil on an 8 x 12 Panel. The larger painting is 40 x 60 on linen canvas. I was never satisfied with the color harmony or the values on the larger, one so I've reduced my pallet to a split complement only 5 colors and this is the result thus far. Better to save time and get it right here before jumping into the larger one without a solid plan.

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I presented the finished portrait to my father on his visit here last week. He loved it and took it home with him. I cut...
05/14/2026

I presented the finished portrait to my father on his visit here last week. He loved it and took it home with him. I cut an old frame down to size to frame it. Vintage father, vintage frame. Fortunately I collect old frames and easels and didn't have time to order a custom frame before his visit. For the artists out there, I used the Anders Zorn Palette, Mars Black, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red and Titanium White, which is all you need for this style of a portrait. Oil on 18 x 24 Panel.

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“A few days ago I shared an earlier stage of this portrait of my father. Here’s the latest version after incorporating f...
05/02/2026

“A few days ago I shared an earlier stage of this portrait of my father. Here’s the latest version after incorporating feedback from my mentor Skip Whitcomb. Still using the Zorn palette — focusing on stronger light direction, warmer/cooler skin tones, and more life in the eyes.
What do you think — any areas I should refine next?

Works available at www.rbchristianartist.com
”

Portrait painting of my father almost completed. Oil on 24 x 18 Board. He's visiting me next week and I'll have a surpri...
04/29/2026

Portrait painting of my father almost completed. Oil on 24 x 18 Board. He's visiting me next week and I'll have a surprise unveiling for him. Do you think he will like it?

Zorn pallet consisting of Mars Black, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red and Titanium White used for this painting.

If you find this inspiring or would like to help, your likes or comments are greatly appreciated.

Works available at www.rbchristianartist.com

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Fort Worth, TX
76179

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+18174808425

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