Memorial portrait

Memorial portrait by Luke Hallam

Memorial portrait

My grandfather passed away a week ago, I painted this as a memorial, in a bit of a rush and with a deadline of taking it to the funeral – which is kind of a nice touch as he was a sign writer by trade and a great landscape painter on the side.

Was interesting painting a subject close to me that was a big part of my life growing up, hard at times, but lots of good memories.

I took the photo reference myself, last August.

Memorial portrait belongs to the following groups:

1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture, Airbrush Art and Painters In Modern Times
  • Renate  Dartois

    Renate Dartois, 2 months ago

    Wonderful portrait-sorry for you loss-this painting is a wonderful tribute…

  • yeldarb

    yeldarb, 2 months ago

    what a wonderful talent you and your grandfather must of shared. this is an amazing portrait. the detail, the shading. you are truely insparational. well done. my thoughts are with you.
    cheers

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, 2 months ago

    that’s a true talent Luke, being able to extract a personality out of art… this is sensational!

  • robyn nuttall

    robyn nuttall, 2 months ago

    great characterization!

  • Monk

    Monk, 2 months ago

    A wonderful portrait. Well done

  • Joanne Marie Shaw

    Joanne Marie Shaw, 2 months ago

    Brilliant !

  • dimarie

    dimarie, 2 months ago

    wonderful beautiful portrait!

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda, 2 months ago

    Masterpiece!
    Sorry about your grandfather. I was 5 when I lost my favorite g’pa. I’m 48 now, and it’s never stopped hurting. It’s just a lot longer between the hurting times. (((((huggs))))) from an old girl who knows how it is. -=Dayonda

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