My good friend Shereen's Mother secretly commissioned me to paint a portrait of her. This was my first attempt at a realistic portrait, and it was without a doubt one of the most challenging, but also rewarding things I have ever had to paint. The fact that I was painting a friend made the whole process so much more personal, and I felt even more compelled to get it absolutely perfect! I must say though the time and effort was well worth it.......Shereen's reaction was priceless too!
