Selected Portraits
A private selection, shared with permission.
Leila Noor
Acrylic and coloured pencil on panel
For Leila Noor, quiet authority emerges through posture rather than grandeur. Commissioned by her daughters, the portrait draws on the position of her head and neck, the treatment of jewellery, and the interplay of light to hold strength, dignity, and kindness within the same image.
Jasmin
Acrylic and coloured pencil on panel
Jasmin’s portrait draws its intensity from a direct, sustained gaze. Commissioned by her husband for her birthday, it reflects his description of her calm and meaningful presence. Surrounding elements are kept understated so that her expression carries the emotional focus of the painting.
Mathew
Acrylic and coloured pencil on panel
Mathew’s reflective temperament and background in philosophy shaped a portrait built around stillness. Created as a birthday gift from his partner, it contrasts detailed attention to skin and expression with restrained clothing and surroundings, allowing thoughtfulness rather than drama to define the image.
Tan Li Xuan
Acrylic and coloured pencil on panel
Tan Li Xuan’s work as a physicist and university professor informed this portrait’s emphasis on focus and determination. Commissioned by her children, it sets a carefully rendered face against a dark background, allowing discipline and strength to emerge through her expression.
Li Xiaow
Acrylic and coloured pencil on panel
The subtle smile in Li Xiaow’s portrait softens an otherwise direct, composed gaze. Created at his family’s request, the painting uses a considered head position, finely observed facial details, and a restrained background to balance authority with the warmth of an individual likeness.
Katelyn
Acrylic and coloured pencil on panel
An anniversary gift from her husband, Katelyn’s portrait began with his account of her kindness, warmth, and love of flowers and nature. Those personal details shaped a softer treatment of her expression, allowing the painting to hold both her individuality and the affection behind the commission.