"Gentleman Jim" | 5x5 | Original acrylic portrait painting commission on cradled wood panel

Father, partner, friend

This piece was tenderly painted for my father to remember his best friend who passed away suddenly in 2021. I'd known him all my life and had a great appreciation for him as a father (his children are my friends), a partner (he was with my mother for many years -- long story!), and as an accomplished and exceptional painter.

Custom portraits make such unique and meaningful gifts. I chose a university graduation photo, circa 1953 or so, and settled on a monochrome palette. My dad became quite emotional when I gave him the painting saying only "this is how he looked when I met him". My mother and his children were all equally moved by this portrait.

• Original artwork
• Painted "from scratch", no projection or tracing
• Size: 15x30
  
• Materials: Heavy body acrylics, excellent permanency and lightfastness (paint won't fade)
  
• Support: Gallery cradled wood panel
  
• Depth: 1.625"
• Sides are painted black
• Signed front and back.
  
• Ready to hang
• Important: Every monitor displays colour differently. If you need more details or photos, please email before making a purchase.

Good photography is needed to commission a painting, particularly if looking for a strong likeness with a subject. Sometimes it's best if you can provide a few different options to choose from, as there may be one that suits being painted better than others.

Commissions welcome.

Please email me at auni@theartfulauni.com for commission prices.