© 2011 Roger Carrington
Original Photograph
The Legendary Dave Beal
Oil 24 inches x 20 inches
Dave Beal is a multi -faceted character who’s exploits I am unable to divulge here . In the painting he is examining The Guardian newspaper. The headline reads Lebanese Gold Market Fall - this I am told is the highest quality cannabis.
Before I start an oil portrait I always do some preparatory sketches. I try to thoroughly familiarize myself with the subject . In the case of Dave Beal’s portrait I had to decide on which expression to use for the
Oil 16 inches x 20 inches
This portrait is painted using just three colours cadium red ,raw sienna and ultra marine.