Description

“Vito Christopher” is an original portrait painting by Michelle Scarafile Wallace. The piece captures the warmth and personality of a young subject through expressive brushwork and layered color. Loose strokes and subtle tonal shifts create a sense of life and movement while maintaining a recognizable likeness.
The deep blue background allows the subject’s face and vibrant red tie to stand forward, creating contrast and focus within the composition. The painting balances realism with painterly interpretation, emphasizing character over rigid detail.
This portrait was created as a family piece and has already been placed in a private collection.
14″ wide x 20″ high x 3/4″ deep
Acrylic Paint on Stretched Canvas | 2025