Oil on panel, 12 x 16 inches

The sitter’s calmness characterises the painting. Their steady gaze offers a grounding connection. There’s no artifice in the simplicity of the pose, outfit, or expression. Sometimes, what happens with paintings from life is we get a sense of time and with Sam’s level expression we get the feeling of how expansive it can feel to sit in someone’s company for hours. The comfortable, unobtrusive nature of watching and being watched.

Uncradled wooden panel. Sent with certificate of authenticity, signed on reverse.