Portraits

This portrait, painted in 2013 on a 16×20-inch canvas, is based on a black-and-white photograph captured in 1987. The artwork transforms the timeless quality of the photograph into a vivid painted interpretation, preserving the original essence while adding depth, warmth, and texture through brushwork. It serves as both a homage to the past and a reimagining of memory through the lens of art.

This portrait, painted in 2014 on a 16×20-inch canvas, reflects a stage of growth and refinement in my artistic journey. Through careful attention to detail, composition, and expression, the work demonstrates my evolving approach to capturing both likeness and character. Beyond its technical aspects, the portrait embodies a personal exploration of color, texture, and emotion, making it a meaningful piece within my body of work.

This work marks the very first color portrait in my journey as a portrait artist. Painted in 2009 on a 16×20-inch canvas, it represents a significant milestone in my artistic development. Moving from sketches and monochrome works into the world of color, this portrait became a turning point—challenging me to explore tone, depth, and expression in new ways. It not only captures a likeness but also reflects the beginning of my exploration into the emotional and technical possibilities of portraiture.

This portrait, painted in 2011 on a 16×20-inch canvas, is based on a black-and-white photograph taken in 1985. The work transforms the original photograph into a vivid painted interpretation, bringing depth, color, and emotion to the subject. Through careful attention to detail and subtle use of color, the portrait captures both the likeness and the essence of the moment, bridging decades and reimagining the memory through the lens of contemporary artistry.

This portrait, painted in 2010 on a 16×20-inch canvas, is inspired by a black-and-white photograph taken in 1987. The painting reinterprets the original image, bringing it to life with color, texture, and depth while preserving the character and essence captured in the photograph. Through careful brushwork and attention to detail, the portrait bridges past and present, transforming a moment frozen in time into a vivid, expressive work of art.

This self-portrait was painted in 2015 as part of Canada’s 150th anniversary celebration. The Works International Visual Arts Society organized an exhibition at Churchill Square in Edmonton, featuring six artists representing the BIPOC community from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The piece was created using oil on a 30-by-40-inch primed board.

I created this picture using crayons and cooking oil—an experimental beginning to my journey as a portrait artist. Unsure of how to paint at the time, I used crayons for color and blended them with cooking oil, discovering my own way of making the medium work.