Culture

Oil painting of Vancouver drag queen Jane Smoker, by Adam Lupton

By Raziel Reid • February 7, 2014 7:30 pm EDT

Adam Lupton is the artist behind this oil painting of Vancouver performer Jane Smoker.

Lupton photographed Parker McMullin transforming into his alter ego, Jane Smoker, then painted this stunning portrait using oils:

See more of his work at Adam Lupton Paintings.

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