Artwork > Portraits

These are commissioned works by private individuals. Each piece begins with an attempt to develop a fresh new and poetic approach to portraiture. The beauty of the figure and portrait is universally one of the most compelling subjects in art and therefore ripe for further experimentation. Modern and contemporary portraiture brings to mind artists such as Marlene Dumas, Frida Kahlo, Alex Katz, Andy Warhol, Alice Neel and William Cotton, so I spent time with their work as well as a survey of portraits from all different cultures and traditions. Working from direct observation, photographs and energetic impressions, I try to draw out the qualities of the subject as much as possible and discover a unique beauty in each individual. I am going for the soul.

Evening Twilight
Acrylic on canvas
48x29"
2012
portrait of my mother from her wedding photo
Acrylic on canvas
24x30"
2012
kids portrait secret garden
Acrylic on Rives BFK
22x30"
2011
Portrait of Traktung Rinpoche at Tsogyelgar Xuanxue
Acrylic on canvas
28x28"
2011
Mise en Abyme
Acrylic on canvas
30x30"
2012
Portrait my lady wind
Acrylic on canvas
24x24"
2012
As in a dream when cukoos start to sing Thinley Norbu Rinpoche
Acrylic on canvas
18x18"
2012
Portrait of Blair Clarke of Voltz Clarke Field of Flowers
Acrylic on Canvas
24x24"
2011