Don

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This is the first piece I actually finished and one I'm especially proud of because of the subject, Don Parham.  Don is one of the most honorable men I've met in my life and someone to emulate. I was so happy to capture his likeness in this  18x24 inch portrait which was  painted from a photo. I started with the idea of layering gray tones (grisaille) over this Burnt Sienna paint sketch...to be followed by layers of translucent colors. But due to my inexperience, I decided to stop while I was ahead and am happy I did, as looking back I'm convinced I didn't have the skills at that time to achieve the original intent. I gave the original piece to Don for Christmas 2009 and I keep a giclee reproduction hanging in our home