Paintings inspired by the masters in portraiture

This is my first post as a blogger. I will be using my blog as a portfolio of my work as an artist.

Around 10 years ago, when I first began painting in oils I took my inspiration from the portrait masters.  Vermeer, Bouguereau, Whitaker all inspired me and what follows are my versions of their work.  I hope that I've come somewhere near to what they achieved with their brilliant work and that my work doesn't offend.  Please feel free to comment.