Eric Clapton Painting

Through painting photorealist works I hope to delve a little deeper into these world renowned icons, beyond the media projected image of them. In my accuracy of capturing the figure I aim for the audience to find a deeper, more personal connection with the well known icon. Painting is a very personal activity for me as I learnt techniques from my father and grandfather. It is through painting that frequently lose the concept of time and by being fully absorbed in the process I hope to learn something not only about the figure I paint but also myself. Another major influence in my art also comes from traditional painters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Rubens and the Polish painter Jan Matejko. All paintings are finished with a varnish and come fully framed.