This is a painting of my son Allen when he was about 4. At a Camp Cheerio alumni reunion, a salamander jumped onto Allen while we were on a hike. As you can see it was bright orange with black spots. Allen was so excited to have a new friend drop in that he kept the salamander on his shirt for about an hour while we walked.
This is a watercolor painting. I am really pleased with the way the shirt and whistle came out. I am less pleased with the background. I don't paint many portraits. I think other people are so much better at portraits than I am, but every now and then I am moved to paint one. My son growing up and becoming an eagle scout caused me to paint him at a younger age. Nostalgia I guess.
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