A Washington D.C. Commission

[Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco]

Steve, thanks for posting this, there's a lot ot be learned.
I like the halo effect of his white hair, it gives him even more dignity and authority. The handling is also very effective
Ilaria

[Karine Monaco]

His eyes are just talking through your brush.
Congratulations Steve, I definitely admire your work.

[Michele Rushworth]

Thanks for posting this. It's nice to see an outdoor executive portrait for a change. This is very fresh looking.

As Garth wrote:

I am studying how you have his white hair glowing into the surrrounding foliage. That is so effective.

That was the first thing that caught my attention, too!

I also enjoy looking at your very sculptural brushwork. It has the freshness and confidence that also comes through in your studies.

[Steve Craighead]

Thanks everyone.
Originally, when he came to my studio and posed and I had envisioned a somewhat traditional portrait with a dark background. Turned out he and his wife were thinking more of a lighter airier portrait. I decided to go to his organization's headquarters in Washington and found there a wonderful courtyard with really nice soft light. That's where we did the posing for the portrait. I always try to keep an open mind. Sometimes, my sitters have really good ideas.

Steve