Brandon at 15

brandon at 15
Originally uploaded by rudisillart.

I used to paint portraits for a living, but my style is not as traditional as many people who want a portrait would like. I prefer portraits in the Lucien Freud school (although I can't say that this is close) I think of this painting as more of a sketch or study, since it was done so quickly in one Saturday afternoon. It's acrylic (for the expediency of the moment in quickly setting up to "capture" a teenager). Still, I love portraits and still take commissions if the patron doesn't try to restrict my style.