Here is Dave from this year's portrait swap. I love portraiture and need lots of practice... next year, in addition to plein air, I want to really focus on bettering my portrait skills.
Dave was so much fun to paint.
9x12 oil on panel (click image for larger view)

His hair is just incredible! He will love this!
ReplyDeleteYou really applied all of your talent in this!! Such wonderful color and light!
ReplyDeleteHe looks like he could start reciting some tale. I think this is marvelous. What character you captured in this portrait.
ReplyDeleteBloody Brilliant Oily doll !!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing!!! Great job, Jess!
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