Mike Ilitch
Founder of Little Caesars Pizza
42" x 31"

Mike Ilitch is a Detroit icon. The portrait expresses the strength of character of the individual. But I also tried to capture some of the dry wit and inner passion, as I experienced it, while working on the portrait. There are references to the Spirit of Detroit and the Detroit Tigers on the shelves behind. He also wears championship rings of the Red Wings and the Tigers (both of which he owns). The tie is by Dominic Pangborn.