How I painted the portrait of Little Richard

Hand painted portraits honor a person in a special way. A portrait is not a mere image of the person but rather an artistic interpretation combined with the energy of the artist's hand. In this painting of the Rock'n Roll originator, Little Richard, who passed away recently, I captured his intense personality, as well as the depth of his craftsmanship and sense of rhythm. His contribution to the world of music is immense.

As part of my musicians' portraits, I painted Neil Peart, the legendary drummer of the band Rush. In the video below, you can see the progression of the portrait. I added circular elements in the background that are inspired by his huge set that he is famous for.