Notable Environmentalists

Lately I have been working on a series of notable environmentalists.  Here is a portrait of Dr. David Suzuki.  Dr. David Suzuki is a Canadian environmentalist who has been a huge advocate for stopping the XL pipeline from being built.  Past oil spills have affected the wildlife that surrounds pipelines.  Here Dr. David Suzuki holds an otter that could be endangered by the XL pipeline.  His benevolent smile is a reassuring sign that he is happy to protect the wildlife of Canada.  I referenced photographs found on Flickr as well as some of my own references for this piece

Original Oil Painting

Digitally Colorized Version
Preliminary Contour and Value Study below

Here is a portrait of Dr. Jane Lubchenco.  Dr. Jane Lubchenco is the head of the NOAA( National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).  She has been working to find out the best ways for the U.S to react to the climate changes in the waterways. I referenced photographs found on Flickr as well as my own references for this piece.

 Original oil painting

Digitally Colorized Version
Preliminary Contour and Value Study below