Faces are fascinating to me and they often reveal much about a person's life. I particularly enjoy the challenge of capturing not just a likeness but something of the subject's character, and I prefer painting happy people! Not to say that seriousness doesn't have it's place but a warm smile seems to be contagious. All these example portraits are watercolours, approx 10 x 8 ins.
The Skye paintings are in mixed media, including luminous pastels which create a mysterious light reminiscent of this magical western Isle off Scotland, whereas the acrylic Pacific paintings have a crisp, clean atmosphere and a feeling of relaxed calm. All the examples shown are approx 15 x 16 ins.
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