This outstanding oil painting by David Porter was custom painted for a friend, the owner of Shelly's Back Room, a cigar bar in Washington, DC. It represents one of his patrons enjoying an evening at the bistro.
By keeping the background dark, he accentuates the focus on the subject. From the light-colored fedora to the pin stripe suit every detail captures the textures and subtle nuances of the man's attire and features. The wisp of smoke rising from the cigar contributes to the sense of calm and elegance that permeates the piece.
Although David's fascination of all things maritime, this painting shows his talent is not limited to only that. His work shows an attention to details.
This sampling of his work gives an insight into the type of artist he is, from movement of the ocean to light coming in a porthole into a statement.
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