Lorenzo, 2023, oil on panel
This painting is a 1st birthday present for Lorenzo Jones. He's the son of Robbie and Sara Jones and Robbie is my nephew. I generally prefer painting from life but there are occasions where this is not possible.
The idea for the portrait was inspired by portrait miniatures with the often presented face against a blue background. It would be too large to call this painting a miniature but small scale paintings can offer an intimate experience for the viewer.
