Portrait of a Doctor

This was such a joy to paint. I wanted to capture not just his sharp suit and bow tie, but the kindness in his expression—the pride and confidence that comes from a life of service. There’s something special about painting a portrait like this, where you’re honoring not just the person, but the path they’ve walked. I found that adding just the right touches of red helped bring out the warmth and depth in his skin tones—it’s something I always pay attention to, and in this piece, it really brought everything together. I hope the respect and care I felt come through in every brushstroke.