Portrait Artist Forum - View Single Post

Patrick Taylor · 06-10-2002, 03:08 PM

This is a portrait I did of Jerry Keller, Sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. In 1990, I was a police officer with the department...well, still am to this date, just in a different assignment. I was also in the Marine Reserves whose unit was activated for Desert Storm. It was while training for this that I sustained a serious injury to my neck causing me to undergo 5 cervical opperations and making me unfit for full duty as a police officer. I began drawing and painting for mental therapy. The art has developed from being self taught to studing with local known artists in Las Vegas. My captain, at that time, is our Sheriff today. So, this portrait was my gift to him for his support to both myself and my family.

I used a reference photo but enhanced the background with the American flag and wood wall. The painting is a 20x24, oil on canvas.

06-10-2002, 03:08 PM	#1
Patrick Taylor Associate Member FT Professional Joined: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 17	Portrait of the Sheriff This is a portrait I did of Jerry Keller, Sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. In 1990, I was a police officer with the department...well, still am to this date, just in a different assignment. I was also in the Marine Reserves whose unit was activated for Desert Storm. It was while training for this that I sustained a serious injury to my neck causing me to undergo 5 cervical opperations and making me unfit for full duty as a police officer. I began drawing and painting for mental therapy. The art has developed from being self taught to studing with local known artists in Las Vegas. My captain, at that time, is our Sheriff today. So, this portrait was my gift to him for his support to both myself and my family. I used a reference photo but enhanced the background with the American flag and wood wall. The painting is a 20x24, oil on canvas. Attached Images __________________ Patrick Taylor [email protected]