Portrait of Wind with a Fan

size: 8 x 10 inches
medium: cut paper on wood

If Thunder is a brooding mope with a tendency to fester, Wind is a bit of a dandy. He’s a powerful, blustery presence, but he spent so long picking out his outfit for this portrait that I fell asleep waiting. And don’t even ask how much time he spent getting his hair and beard to flow just right. I have to admit though, the fan is just lovely.

As different as these two gents are, when they work together they are an imposing force of nature. A cacophony of light, sound, and force. A duet of energy and motion.

Just like Portrait of Thunder, Wind pulled a healthy amount of inspiration from the Dutch masters and traditional portraiture. Below, you can see the framed version and the pair hanging together. If I could change anything, it would probably be the frames. They should be more bigger, more ornate, and just generally more fancier.