Boy, Portrait Study

A young sitter's direct gaze and softly defined mouth anchor this close portrait. Yellow, coral and violet strokes give the face a luminous warmth against green.

24 × 30 inches. Painted in Gainesville, Georgia, circa May 2017 to April 2018. The sitter modeled at the artist's home about once a week for a month or longer. Descriptive title assigned.

Oil pastel on birch panel or red mat board; exact support to confirm.

Availability unconfirmed. Not offered for purchase.

Catalog reference price; not a historical sale amount.

Finish: sealed with Minwax Polycrylic spray.