Portrait

I am trying to find a good portrait artist. I live in British Columbia Canada but I can travel if I had to. I had a buddy pass and want to get his portrait done, and done right. Any suggestions.

I was in BC a few months ago,and was in www.dutchman-tattoos.com and seen a client of Rob Hope's,that had some really nice portraits of his parent's,that Rob did..

http://www.bobtyrrell.com go check this guy out right now!! I belive he works in canada to! Peace