My father-in-law died in February 2024 and I wanted to do a painting to remember him by.

The reference photo was typical of a visit from “Grumpy” (Graham), sat at the kitchen table in close proximity to “fresh air”. He’d be sat there on his iPad – usually solitaire – as the world happened around him.

In the photo he was intrigued by whatever Eva was watching on her Kindle Fire and I just loved the moment… and the light!