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​Every year, the Order of the Alamo votes on a "Fiesta Court" of about 24-26 young women, including a Queen and a Princess chosen from the previous year's court. Each court has a unique theme that is carefully selected, and each young woman within that court is assigned a beautiful idea or concept that fits into the overall theme. For example, during my year, the court's theme was "Nature's Tapestry," and I was given the title "Duchess of Winged Grace" - so my theme was birds and Autobahn (other themes included: fire, snow, waterfalls, vines, Texas wildflowers, art inspired by nature, crops, animals, butterflies, gemstones, etc).

When I take on a duchess portrait, I am inspired by the sheer artistry and imagination behind every single, carefully thought out detail on her dress, train, and crown. To me, every piece of jewelry, every symbol on her train, and every meticulously hand sown rhinestone should be represented and celebrated. Using a base work of acrylic paint, I slowly add on layers of metallic paint and dots to show luxurious textures and intricate beading. On the areas with rhinestones, I use fine, color-specific glitter to capture the memorizing shine and glamour. I finish the portraits with a one-of-a-kind background that the customer and I choose together.

Any duchess can have a photograph taken of her dress, but having a painting, that celebrates and captures the beauty of her theme, is truly a unique and lasting keepsake of her time during Fiesta. If you would like to know more about my process or order your own Duchess Portrait, please contact me at victoriachampionart@hotmail.com
Duchess Portrait for The Duchess of Jeweled Brilliance (Court of Classic Couture). Acrylic painting with glitter and pearlized accents. 24 in by 48 in. 2019. Professional photo taken by Lee Young Photography. See the Video Page to watch this painting come to life!
Close up of the Duchess Portrait
Close up of the Duchess Portrait
Scanned Photo Reference for the Duchess of Jeweled Brilliance
Annie Atwell's Crown Portrait for Fiesta 2019. Acrylic painting with metallic accents on stretched, deep canvas (with gold leafed borders, not shown in photo). 12 in by 12 in. 2019.
Photo reference for the Atwell Crown Portrait.
Photo Duchess of Daring Elegance (Court of Classic Couture). Photograph by Bill Smith Photography.
Duchess Portrait for The Duchess of Daring Elegance (Court of Classic Couture). Acrylic painting with glitter accents and a silver leaf background. 24 in by 48 in. 2018. Professional photo taken by River City Silver Photography. See the Video Page to see this painting come to life!
Duchess Portrait for The Duchess of Daring Elegance (Court of Classic Couture). Acrylic painting with glitter accents and a silver leaf background. 24 in by 48 in. 2018. Photo taken in my studio with lights and the flash to show the reflectiveness of the silver leaf background.
Photo taken in my studio with just umbrella lights to show the contrast.
Close up of the middle left side of the train.
Close up of the middle to lower left side of the train.
Close up of the lower left side of the train.
Close up of the middle right side of the train.
Close up of the lower right side of the train.
Close up of the Duchess with her crown and jewelry.
Crown Portrait for Princess of the Court of Grecian Glory 2016. Acrylic painting with metallic accents. 36 in by 36 in (3 ft by 3 ft). 2018. **Less of a flash to show more contrast on the metallic paint.
Crown Portrait for Princess of the Court of Grecian Glory 2016. Acrylic painting with metallic accents. 36 in by 36 in (3 ft by 3 ft). 2018. **More of a flash to show the reflectiveness on the metallic paint.
Close up of the Crown Portrait for Princess of the Court of Grecian Glory 2016.
Crown Portrait for Duchess of Classical Interlocking Designs (Court of Classic Couture 2018) Acrylic painting with metallic accents. 12 in by 12 in. 2018.
Crown Portrait for Duchess of Jeweled Brilliance (Court of Classic Couture 2018) Acrylic painting with metallic accents. 12 in by 12 in. 2018.
Crown Portrait for Duchess of Daring Elegance (Court of Classic Couture) Acrylic painting with glitter accents. 12 in by 12 in. 2018.
Crown Portrait for Duchess of Exotic Collaborations (Court of Classic Couture 2018) Acrylic painting with metallic accents. 12 in by 12 in. 2018.
Crown Portrait for Duchess of Sicilian Festivities (Court of Classic Couture 2018) Acrylic painting with metallic accents. 12 in by 12 in. 2018.
"Duchess of Transcendent Traditions" (Rosary Beads) from The Court of Grecian Glory. 24 in by 48 in. Acrylic painting with metallic, pearlized and glitter accents on stretched canvas. December 2016.
"Duchess of Transcendent Traditions" Close-up.
"Duchess of Transcendent Traditions" Close-up.
"Duchess of Transcendent Traditions" Close - up.
"Duchess of Transcendent Traditions" Photograph that we decided on as the best angle.
"Duchess of Transcendent Traditions" Photograph of close up details on the train.
"Duchess of Transcendent Traditions" Photograph of close up details on the train.
"Duchess of Captivating Allure" (Aphrodite) - Court of Grecian Glories - Fiesta 2016 ... Base Paint - heavy body acrylic. Metallic and pearlized paint were added on top for affect and details. Sparse glitter was applied to highlight areas with extensive rhinestones. Gold gilding was applied to the background and canvas borders. Size is 24 in x 48 in x 2 in (deep canvas). Coated with a polymer medium gloss for protection. Painted in April 2016.
Comparison of the Painting to the picture that was given as a reference.
Close up of the face and crown.
Close up of the gold gilding along the top of the painting.
Close up of the left side of the train.
Close up of the roses and shells.
Close up of the bottom left shell on the train
Close up of the main shell and dove at the bottom of the train.
Close up of the train.
"Duchess of Winged Grace" - Court of Nature's Tapestry 2013. Size is 24 in x 48 in. Base paint is heavy body acrylic. Metallic and pearlized paint used to add dimension and detail. Painted in October 2014.
Close up of the train.
Close up of the center of the top of the train
Close up of the center of the bottom of the train.
Close up of the upper body and dress.
Close up of the face and crown.

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"Victoria, 
I loved working with you during Fiesta 2016...you created something for us that is timeless and unique that everybody loves each time they see it.  Anyone can take a picture of a duchess, but only someone with a special talent and understanding of Fiesta can create what you did for our duchess!"
                          -Robin

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"My wife and I commissioned a "crown portrait" as a gift for the Fiesta duchess whom we sponsored.  The painting was exquisite.  Victoria's attention to detail captured the complexity of the Missoni design (the theme that year was couture designers), and her canvass gemstones seemed to dance in the painted light.  We were wowed, and our duchess was ecstatic.  Thank you, Victoria!"  -Z. Brown

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     " I am obsessed with Victoria Champion’s art. As the proud owner of several of her pieces, it is my honor to write a reccomendation for her. Victoria is so talented and her Instagram videos of her painting progressions are mesmerizing.  I could watch them for hours.  She is extremely professional to work with and has such a charming disposition, you instantly feel like she is your best friend.  I can not compliment her work enough.  You will not be disappointed in anything she creates for you, to the contrary, you will absolutely become obsessed as I am.
     The first piece she created for me was of my daughter in her wedding gown.  We did not have a photo of her in the dress so Victoria had the challenge of painting her in the dress based solely on a photo of her and a separate photo of the dress.  It was perfect.  
     My second piece was a golden lab with a floral crown which I have in my mudroom next to my lab’s dog treats. It just makes me so happy every time I walk in. 
     One of my best friends bought a donkey from Victoria as a Christmas gift for me.  This adorable donkey is hanging in my fun Mexican themed guest bathroom at our ranch.  LOVE IT!!!
     And lastly, Victoria painted my daughter Allie in her duchess of Transcendent Traditions gown. She was a duchess in the Order of the Alamo’s coronation during Fiesta.  When I say she nailed it, I am not exaggerating. Not only is the dress painted to perfection, she captured my daughter perfectly.  I have attached an actual photo so you can see just how talented she is. " 
                  - Lori Donnell      San Antonio, Texas
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