Professional Portrait Painter and Oil Commission Artist Michigan

Joshua Adam
Risner

Commission Portrait Artist

Specializing in museum-grade oil portraits for institutional collections, executive leadership, and family legacy.

Official Oil Portrait Commission of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder by Joshua Adam Risner

Works Held In Permanent Collections Of

The Michigan State Capitol The United States Senate Michigan State University

Institutional Art

As Artist in Residence for the Michigan State Capitol, Joshua produces authoritative portraits for courts, universities, and government institutions.

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Private Commissions

Available for private oil portrait commissions, applying 19th-century rigor to create heirlooms for family and estate collections.

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Archival Standards

Mastering the technical chemistry of paint to ensure multi-generational stability for museum and private galleries.

The Process →
Portrait Painter Joshua Adam Risner at Rabbit Hill Studio

The Artist's Practice

From his Michigan studio, Joshua accepts a limited number of private and corporate portrait commissions each year, capturing the "Living Presence" of every subject.

Now booking portrait sittings for regional and national clients. Contact the studio for availability and pricing schedules.