About | Becca's Portraits

About me

Who I am

I hold a Bachelor of Visual Arts and have developed my portrait practice through years of self-directed study and experimentation.

Working from my home studio in Adelaide, South Australia, I create expressive, photo-realistic portraits in charcoal, oil and watercolour.

My work balances the raw, visible marks of each medium with quiet, refined detail, creating portraits that feel both immediate and timeless.

Whether my subjects are people, a beloved pet, a personal hero, or a wild animal, my aim is to capture more than a likeness. I want each portrait to hold something of their character, heart, soul, presence and story.

I acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional Custodians of the Adelaide region. I recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and community, and pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging

From my customers

"bringing your memories to life is an honour and a privilege; to see and hear the joy they bring you is the ultimate gift."

I have two charcoal portraits of my infant grandson hanging on my bedroom wall. They are the very first thing I see upon waking each day. I miss them when I am away. They are superb and warm and loving in their execution. The detail is astonishing, his skin, his sweet baby lips, his clothing, make me feel so close to him. The dear boy's sweet nature is captured with Bec's soft and precise charcoal marks. What a talented and care-full artist!

Robyn

Macclesfield, SA

I have had 3 portraits done done by becca, and they are absolutely beautiful, All done from photos I sent to her, I can highly recommend becca, great work and service.

Sheree Rainbird

Mt. Barker WA

Rebecca has a fantastic ability to transform old photos into lifelike drawings. She has given me much pleasure with her skill. I can highly recommend her as an artist.

Gaylene Jackson

Port Adelaide, SA

Bec's portraits are made with so much heart, talent and care. She did an incredible job of reproducing a photo for my anniversary. It is now my most cherished art piece! Couldn't recommend her services more!

Juliet Macleod

Trott Park, SA

I was very impressed with the commission of Bec's artwork. Bec captured the true essence. I'm now immortalised in charcoal. Thank you Bec

Kym De-Zen

Adelaide, SA

Bec Burford has created a joyful portrait of my older brother in Charcoal, with great skill. It captures him beautifully and I will treasure it always.

Judith

victoria

We commissioned Bec to do some family portraits and a pet. One was of my brother who had recently passed. Becs work was exceptional and was very much appreciated by my family members. I highly recommend Bec for any portrait work

Roger Sweetman

Williamstown, SA

Becca did some ink drawings of my sister, a triptych. I treasure them, the images are os lovely of her and truly are her likeness. Her collaboration and creativity together made this so. The colours are gorgeous without overpowering the lines of portraiture, bringing warmth, interest and vitality to her face. It's so nice to have her with me as she lives in another State. Thank you Becca.

Jacinta

Williamstown, Vic

Bec has done several portraits for us, (including one of our dog) and they are phenomenal. Her talent is amazing and she captures the characteristics of each subject perfectly. It is a privilege to hang her art in our house. Eternally grateful

Deb

Williamstown, SA

Bec has drawn four pieces for me. The quality and attention to detail is extraordinary. I was very happy indeed and they have pride of place in my front room

Dave

Largs Bay, SA

Becca's wedge-tailed eagle portrait stands high above my bed. The laser-fine charcoal feather details and the depth of tone have an alchemical effect of the bird appearing to come to actual life.

Paul Macleod

Largs Bay

The portrait I received for a significant birthday was an incredible surprise. The art work is superb and canvased beautifully on my favourite wood, Blackwood. Bec is such a beautiful human and an amazing artist. Her work would make a stunning gift for a special person

Michael Winter

Adelaide Hills

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