Barbecue Portrait: Handsome Man in Oil

An oil painting of a handsome White man in his 30s at a backyard barbecue. He wears a light linen shirt with rolled sleeves and jeans, standing beside a sizzling grill while smoke curls into the air. Sunlight bathes the scene in warm golds and ambers; thick, expressive brushstrokes render textured skin, hair, fabric, and chrome grill. Rembrandt-inspired lighting with dramatic yet inviting shadows, rich amber and ochre tones, and a shallow depth of field that keeps the man crisp while the background remains softly detailed. A fusion of classic portrait realism and contemporary oil technique, capturing a confident smile and the convivial mood of summer.