[Bob Botha]

I have at last completed another portrait in oils, my fourth so far. It is of my son Michael, painted from sketches and photographs taken by me while he was visiting and from memory. I was not happy with the overall composition, but liked this photo for it's lighting and his expression, so went along with it. Now that it's done, I've grown used to it and I'm fairly pleased with the result, although I wish I could loosen up more! I also need to paint more often!