20th Century New portrait of Royal Garrison Artillery soldier

[Gunner87]

I recently commissioned a young Ukrainian artist to paint a portrait of my Great Grandfather who served in the Royal Garrison Artillery. To say I was happy with the result would be an understatement. I thought it maybe of some interest.

 

The first image is work in progress, the second the finished piece ready to be framed.

 

Gunner87

 

 

[GCCE1854]

I am "gobsmacked", as you say there! It's absolutely beautiful and completely amazing. 

A couple questions . . . how large is the finished painting? Is it on canvas or paper?

Also, does this artist have a website or anything, in case anyone else would like to ask about having a portrait done?

[Gunner87]

1 minute ago, GCCE1854 said:

I am "gobsmacked", as you say there! It's absolutely beautiful and completely amazing. 

A couple questions . . . how large is the finished painting? Is it on canvas or paper?

Also, does this artist have a website or anything, in case anyone else would like to ask about having a portrait done?

 

 Thank you, yes it is incredible. The artist specialises in military paintings. I have just let him now about this wonderful forum and suggested he post some of his work. 

 

This is all an oil on canvas..... I had to look twice as it could be a photograph. 

[GCCE1854]

Truly amazing!

What size was the portrait that you had of your grandfather? 

[Gunner87]

9 minutes ago, GCCE1854 said:

What size was the portrait that you had of your grandfather? 

 

50 cm's x 70 cm's