THOMPSON FAMILY

West Ham v Liverpool, Boys v Girls! I was commissioned by the Grandmother Sue to capture the Grandchildren before they hit their teens. I suggested a picnic scene with the girls enjoying a lovely cake, and the football mad boys ruining it by kicking a ball into it. I encouraged them all to be as noisy as possible, which of course they obliged! Other family members past and present were also included in the portrait. The portrait took 3 months to paint. I have since been told by Sue that the children still delight in recounting the day they all had to do lots of poses, and they are all thrilled with the portrait.

Oil on Linen, 90x90cm

Credits

Location
Rainham, Essex

Details
Pure pigment and linseed oil on linen, 90x90cm