Artwork / 2023 / Going for a Stroll

old man in his electric wheelchair, portrait painted by American artist Gwenn Seemel
Gwenn Seemel
Going for a Stroll
2023
acrylic on panel
7 x 5 inches

My Papa died in 2022, and this portrait was a part of my grieving process, because, in the reference photo, his face is very stern, and I wanted a version that was lighter. I’ve painted my dad a lot over the years, when he was gruff and when he was happy. I’ve even painted him with sunglasses before too!