Cycling Hero
Medium: oils on paper
Client: Cycling and Mountain Biking Magazine
I worked for several issues of Cycling and Mountain Biking Magazine painting portraits of some 'Heroes' of the profession.
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Life and personality jump off the page or screen with one of Vanessa Dell’s portraits. Vivid colours and an emphasis on facial features make her paintings seem more real than real, as they reflect the spirit of the subject as much as their unique look.
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