Shelton Lea Deceased. Painted in the Eltham studio. The largest portrait in the series. First began a 36 x 30" canvas, in keeping with the series. This, however did not seem to suit Shelton's large personality. The background of this painting was a landscape work I had begin shortly before the portrait - during an electrical storm. Gold leaf is worked into the storm inspired imagery. Shelton - appears as if born from the storm. About the Poets' Portraits