Portrait Story: Shane Maloney by Rick Amor

In this interview artist Rick Amor and Australian crime writer Shane Maloney describe their different impressions of the creation of Shane's portrait.
Further information about the portrait can be found on our website www.portrait.gov.au.

[@bobstar2683]

I don't do "babbling fan boy" very often, but meeting Rick Amor was definitely one of those moments. One of the greatest painters ever.

[@marksimpson2873]

Absolutely brilliant

[@LizGridleyArtist]

Definitely agree clothing is #boringpainting with a live sitter