Lockdown artist Martin Davey self portrait - oil painting

Completed self portrait of Martin Davey

Painted in late spring 2020 this self portrait was done during the period the world was gripped by Covid-19. At the time of painting the subject was recovering from the effects himself having caught it at Easter that year. Also the world was in lock down so he gave up shaving and his hair grew as there were no barbers open!. It was due to be cut earlier in March, just as the lock down took effect. The subject is shown against a painting of St Pauls cathedral, London, on the easel. That work was done earlier in the year and can be seen on this link. He is holding a wooden kidney shaped palette.

This artwork is painted in oils on a prepared mounting board sized at 23” x 33” approx.

It can be seen in greater detail on this link.