Portraits
Self portrait, January 2024. Historically, artists used the self portrait as a way to prove their ability to capture likeness and draw in new clients. It’s also a rite of passage; a stepping stone along the artistic pathway.
Painterly Portrait #1, summer 2024. Portrait model reference photo courtesy of Steve Forster of the Long Island Academy of Fine Art. This painting was created according to Steve’s method. He teaches a looser, faster approach to creating portraits.
Painterly Portrait #2, summer 2024. “Guiseppe”, portrait model reference photo courtesy of Steve Forster of the Long Island Academy of Fine Art.
Portrait of someone’s treasured pet in Sayulita, Mexico. Original photograph taken while meandering the streets on vacation.