Richard Branson – Second Portrait Study by Peter Engels 🟢

Richard Branson – Second Portrait Study by Peter Engels

A rare collector’s study. Created in preparation, fueled by pressure.

Before stepping on stage to paint Sir Richard Branson live, internationally acclaimed portrait artist Peter Engels prepared in solitude—through mastery, focus, and paint. This second large-scale portrait study was part of that preparation. Painted in his studio, it was never based on a live sitting, but born from careful observation, reference material, and deep personal interpretation.

This 2-meter-tall one-off painting features a smiling Richard Branson rendered in Engels’ signature palette knife style using sepia-inspired tones on high-grade Brussels cotton canvas. The bold textures and expressive strokes reflect not just Branson’s charisma, but the discipline and pressure behind its creation—knowing it would lead to a live portrait performance under time constraints and public attention.

Accompanying the artwork is a separate canvas featuring one of Branson’s most iconic quotes:
“If your dreams don’t scare you, they are too small.”

Together, they form a tribute to ambition, courage, and visionary energy—perfect for serious collectors, entrepreneurs, and lovers of powerful portraiture.

Peter Engels’ works are collected by royalty, business leaders, and exhibited in top-tier galleries like Signet Contemporary Art London. This painting is part of that rare process collectors rarely see—the rigorous behind-the-scenes craft that precedes public triumph.