A nice portrait of an elderly Portuguese Skipper. This man looks a little mischievous with a crooked smile into the world. The life he lives seems to be a good one.
He reminds me of my grandfather. My grandfather could also have such a mischievous smile around his mouth. Enjoying the little beautiful things in life. That is what this man radiates to me. Knowing, what life is all about.
The beautiful warm blue color of his cap and coat beautifully accentuate his eyes. It is a painting with a lot of love and also happiness.
The rascal that he was as a young boy is still there.
I would love to have a drink with him in an old fishing port. And listen to the adventures that life has brought him.
As a child, I was already drawing and painting. Yet I first chose to follow a fashion course. And also there I found drawing models the profession in which I could completely lose myself. After this education I followed a graphic design course. Also a course as an.. Read more…