This is a portrait of Bahamian American actor, director and ambassador, Sidney Poitier. His acting career ran from 1950 to 1997 and his directing career from 1972 to 1990. He was Bahamian ambassador to Japan from 1997 to 2007. His multiple awards for film acting include an Academy Award for Best Actor and a further nomination, a Best Actor BAFTA and five nominations and five Golden Globe nominations. Ive chosen to paint the artist in pensive mood with a calm colour palette, reflecting the dignity and intelligence which he is particularly noted for.