Final of Handportrait Commission

Finished painting - 18x24 pastel

It is always a challenge to finish a painting. Sometimes we artists over work the painting. I had to decide how much to polish or detail I want to articulate in the landmark - the elephant rock - the rulers, the motorcycle and the surrounding vegetation. Then there was the question of where to put the mathematical symbols? Fortunately, Scott's wife did stop by the studio and approved it! Her eyes got misty as she spent time looking at the painting she had commission. What a great feeling! My heart gets so much joy from providing pleasure to others through art.