Contentment

I would never have thought such an extremely offset image would work. Yet it does. Perhaps the limited palette helps.

Really draws your eye to the subject. Love how you got the smoke coming from the pipe.

Nice painting Russell

Works well Russell, 😀

Great title for a terrific portrait capture Russell. Hat off for that.

It works well Russell, a striking piece and fabulous palette.

Great composition and painting Russell.

Cracking work speaks volumes Russell

Fab. What's to add?

Top drawer, Russell, love it!

This is great, Russell

Very atmospheric and well painted.

Great composition. Really suits the story.

superb Russell skillfully done great to see you back

This is brilliant Russell.

Fantastic composition

Thank you all very much for your comments, greatly appreciated

That’s a stunning piece of work Russell , I bet your friend loved it

Super as always Reussell. I like the sneaky style of the composition.