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David Ross Stewart on the Tweed199830 x 25 inches Collection: Private © Susan Ryder
Like many men, David was not keen to have his portrait painted until his wife, who had commissioned the painting, suggested he should be portrayed fishing. He lives for fishing and one of his regular and favourite beats is the Tweed at Caddon Foot, only half an hour from my scottish home. David drove out from Edinburgh and we explored the site together. The banks were high with summer undergrowth and we chose the Jersey to link with the famous 'Gary Dog' fly, named after his grandfather's pet. Lulled into the feeling that he was only a small part of the painting, we arranged to meet on the morning of August 10th for our first session. This day turned out to be the day of the total eclipse! It made a nice break in a happy morning. |