I always enjoy painting a good old-fashioned portrait because there is something fascinating about the human face. Not only does it resemble a living person, but a portrait also captures his/her mood and emotion at that particular moment in time. It's easier to create an interesting painting from the human face than a bowl of apples.

In this painting, the static posture of the sitter is contrasted with the swirling movement in the background.

Green shirt
8 x 10 inches, oil on Masonite