Portraits are usually painted using high resolution photographs taken by myself as an aid.
The picture shown here measures 40×50 cm and is painted on stretched canvas.
Client’s photographs are only used if they are of very good quality and high definition
This particular work, entitled “Russ” is a case in point. Such a large painting (90×60 cm), could only be created in such detail using a very high resolution photo..
All portraits are completed in oil paint on canvas board, stretched canvas or deep canves blocks.
“Mark” 40×30 cm on canvas board
The techniques employed to achieve realistic skin textures and tones combine classical and modern techniques and materials.
Self portrait number four on stretched canvas 60×60 cm
One of my favourite portraits , with not a face in sight. Three brothers striding off into the future.
Oils on canvas 90×60 cm
My latest portrait of my grandson Tom
A selection of portraits can be found in the gallery
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