PORTRAITS
“A favourite discipline of mine is to paint portraits. To me a likeness is important although capturing the subjects spirit and character is just as important. Each individual is not only physically unique but reflects a spirit not seen by the naked eye. Learn more about the Process.
September 2015 - 'Portrait of Al West' 48 X 60 in oil on canvas. Cheif and artist of the Namgis First Nations, Alert Bay BC
initial study; a half hour sitting, 20 X 16 in. oil on prepared board.
Chief in ceremonial dress - exploring different ideas for the portrait
Portrait of Alegria - 18 X 24 in. oil on canvas. An evening presentation at the Ida Victoria Gallery, San Jose del Cabo. Mexico
A live one hour demonstration-an evening with the artist, Ida Victoria Gallery
Finished study with model, Alegria.
Hereditary chief of the Kwakwaka'wakw, and esteemed artist, Beau Dick. 'Carver of Monsters' 24 X 36 in. oil on canvas
'Karen' a two hour live painting demonstration at a Painters at Painters Art Symposium.
Portrait of Laurence, 18 X 24 in. oil on prepared board, one hour sitting.
A live sitting with James Youngson, 10 years old; commissioned by his father David Youngson 18 X 24 oil on canvas.
Approximately 60 minute portrait sitting of James and myself in my studio...he lived through it.
My daughter Jessica at 4 years old, Prestbury, England 1990.
Nancy and Kyle, portrait sitting 1985 - oil on canvas
Sam Whitehead a outfitter in the Cariboo BC and the mountains of Baja California. portrait commissioned by his sister Janet Whitehead. 20 X 16 oil on prepared board.
Nancy in an alpine field 48 X 36 in. oil on canvas
portrait study of Kim Pollard - watercolor on bristol 200 lb paper
My son, Kyle Lynch at 5 years old - 24 X 36 oil on canvas