Birdwatcher

The face of old men are interesting. They are weathered, wrinkled and blemished. Yet although the exterior has aged, the mind and the eyes are bright and responsive. The light touches his forehead as he calmly and seriously looks upward.

This work will be on display at Bluethumb's Melbourne Gallery for the exhibition 'Rising Realism' from April 12th.

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I create portrait art on canvas with oil paint. Carefully I observe, then slowly sketch form and outline. Then add colour, depth and contrast.

I want to attract the viewer with a likeness which is familiar and recognisable. Then keep the audience searching for character, personality and energy.

There is such a challenge in portraiture. There is such a thrill to see lines, strokes and colour transform into human form. I’m inspired by identity, story and temperament coming to life in art.

I want to create artwork which catches your eye, that you can’t stop looking at.