This is probably the most conventional portrait I've done so far, simply called 'Ana', after the subject. My only real thought behind this was "Can I paint a picture of someone entirely in an achromatic palette?". And the answer to that one? Er...no. I loved painting this one though, it was my first painting after a 10/11 year hiatus, and it was great to see something emerging from the canvas that was more or less what I'd envisaged.
Acrylic on Canvas Board, Dimensions 20" x 30", Satin Varnish

The obligatory self-portrait: here I wanted to present myself how I perceive myself, but also draw attention to what I feel most people notice about me - hence the attention paid to my long hair, my goatee, and the florid skin on my cheeks and forehead. By omitting my flesh I've tried to convey how I feel to be a core element of MY world, while the black straps/bars signify my feeling of being separated from the world of the viewer. Which is why I called this 'As I see myself'.
Acrylic on box canvas, 20" x 16", Matte Varnish

Ah, 'Forbidden Fruit'! Who hasn't had this kind of person in their life? A friend, a colleague, someone you get on a bit TOO well with, but you never get together with for whatever reason...This is based upon my friend Cassandra, who I care about immensely but must remain forever inviolate. Well, by me anyway!
Acrylic on Box Canvas, 20" x 16", Satin Varnish

Cower in terror before 'Lucifer's Daughter'! The title actually came to me partway through painting it, when I added the fiery tones to the eyes to give the expanse of black and grey a little lift; again, apologies for the blurred picture, I really must stop get a tripod....I was very pleased with this one though, as it elicits an inexplicable fear in the viewer, but also a strange attraction!
Acrylic on Box Canvas, 32" x 40", Matte Varnish

I named this one 'Ecstasy', because in the flesh (not my blurred photo, apologies everyone) the subject has an air of almost post-coital delight, enhanced (or so I think) by the bold, yet complementary background colours. And it's based on my girlfriend, who makes me feel ecstatic, so very appropriate I thought! Some people have compared this to Roy Lichtenstein's output, not so sure myself......
Acrylic on Box Canvas, 24" x 20", Satin Varnish