I am currently working on a new body of work and, to get me going, I had a departure from my usual landscape subject matter. I was Inspired by my nephew when he asked me to paint his portrait. Excited about the prospect of working in a different way, I took up the challenge with glee.
I decided it would be his 9th birthday gift and presented it to him last week. He was overwhelmed and, for once, speechless. He had one complaint - the appearance of his ear. I explained the only way to change this would entail plastic surgery. I hope the picture will give him a lot of pleasure for years to come, unless he decides to sell it in the school playground. He has been known to trade his things to buy other things he wants - a businessman in the making. Rest assured I’ll be checking my sister’s home regularly to see if the painting is still there.
Kellie Miller : Mister Big Hair