oil on canvas / 20" x 16" / NFS
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This portrait was commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Rex Steno for their son's birthday, now an adult in his 30's!
The reference photo I used was from the day of his birth, his favorite photograph. I included their son's childhood treasures-his favorite storybook, Peter Pan; his favorite baseball glove and baseball; and his childhood football.
I used variations of orange and blue, complementary colors to produce vibrancy. I kept my palette warm to bring life and vitality into this portrait-the celebration of new life.
