Dr Salman visiting his family

When Dr Salman sent me some reference photos, I instantly knew had to choose the photo this painting is based on - although it was a complex scene with several figures, narrative presented very powerful and emotional. wanted avoid sentimentality, think that bold impasto technique used, thick oil paint large brush, helped this. It mostly about conveying raw emotion in an expressive way, without including lots of detail. Also making easily readable image just using loose brushstrokes, delineating everything real challenge. hope succeeded.