Mitch Portrait – #1 (21). 24 cm. x 19 cm. Acrylic on Canvas
Mitch Portrait – #2 (20). 50 cm. x 40 cm. Acylic on Canvas
Mitch at the Farmers’ Market. (27) 50 cm. x 50 cm. Acrylic on Canvas.
“Mitch in Uruguay”. (39). 12″x12″. Acrylic on Cradled Wood Panel
It’s been interesting to look back and see how my portraits have changed over the last two and a half years. The first one was done in November 2018 and the last one in March 2021. I was able to get Mitch to sit for a reference photo, but that was as far as it goes. I’ve never had the opportunity to paint a portrait from life.
There has been a noticeable refinement of my technique. I’ve started to get a better handle on blending acrylic paint and I’ve stopped using a grid for my pre-drawing. I think these have improved the style, yet there is still something appealing in the earlier paintings. Overall, I don’t think I’ve hit on the exact portraiture style that suits me yet. I do like the challenge involved in portrait paintings and I’ve got several more planned. Stay tuned.