| This painting is full of warmth and charisma, with a wide, genuine smile and twinkling eyes . The brushstrokes are loose and use rich, layered color to add movement and life to his features.
The background contrasts with the figure, blending abstract forms that give the impression of sea wind or ocean mist. Subtle gestures and lines in the background add a sense of motion .
I hoped to portray my Fathers energy, personality, and the spirit of the sea .
But mostly the feeling of the joyful human he was . It’s capturing both his character and lighthearted authority . This artwork balances realism with expressive abstraction, making it not just a portrait, but a story of my Dad on canvas. |
