For the past week I’ve been working on a commissioned piece for a good friend. His Grandparents anniversary is coming up, and the gift of a custom portrait was a beautiful gesture to give them, and I feel so privileged to be painting it for him/them!
The week before, I took to drawing reference sketches to learn the shapes and identifiable curvatures of their faces, the details of their eyes and other features, and also observing the shading which define their characteristics.
His Grandfather has a particularly unique expression. ”This was one of 3 images out of 1000 that we have him smiling”.
I must admit that it is quite thrilling painting portraiture. They push me mentally; and demand my attention, patience, love and determination.
