Set against a vivid blue background, Emilia’s portrait brings together a warm, direct gaze and a joyful smile. As her father, I know the expressions that make her joy unmistakably her own. That closeness helped me paint not only her likeness, but also the warmth and vitality that define her.
This portrait is painted on several layers of crumpled kraft paper, joined together to create a rich, irregular surface. I am drawn to the texture of the paper—the folds, marks, and subtle variations that become part of the image. The material gives the portrait a physical presence that a smooth surface cannot.
Although this work is made on kraft paper, portraits can also be created on canvas. The support and technique can be chosen to suit each individual portrait.
Acrylic on kraft paper
49 × 38 in (124.5 × 96.5 cm)
2026
POR-2026-01
Set against a vivid blue background, Emilia’s portrait brings together a warm, direct gaze and a joyful smile. As her father, I know the expressions that make her joy unmistakably her own. That closeness helped me paint not only her likeness, but also the warmth and vitality that define her.
This portrait is painted on several layers of crumpled kraft paper, joined together to create a rich, irregular surface. I am drawn to the texture of the paper—the folds, marks, and subtle variations that become part of the image. The material gives the portrait a physical presence that a smooth surface cannot.
Although this work is made on kraft paper, portraits can also be created on canvas. The support and technique can be chosen to suit each individual portrait.
Acrylic on kraft paper
49 × 38 in (124.5 × 96.5 cm)
2026
POR-2026-01
