portraiture 

It's so fascinating to research a person, what they are passionate about, what they stand for, what their accomplishments and aspirations are....and then create a visual representation that is symbolic of their role in community/family/professional life....and of your style as an artist. It is  captivating to study a face, a posture, the emotion in the eyes....and create a representation of that person. It is a challenge, but such a rewarding one....once you see them - truly them - looking back at you.