THE MENU by Matthew Haydn Jeanes

It’s interesting where the inspiration for a painting comes from, I firmly believe the subject finds YOU not the other way round. Hence, may I introduce my new piece. THE MENU by Matthew Haydn Jeanes – watercolour on paper. August 2024. I feel this is not really a PORTRAIT but a MOMENT.. the light (back lit, the reflection of the garden outside, the front light from the pub, the mixed shadows on his face), the contemplation, the drink. Taking that all important moment to decide. Interestingly, it was far more complicated than some of my most recent pieces.

I hope you like it