The grand finale — and the most theatrical piece in the series.

I painted Dynamo as an impressionist work because I wanted to capture energy rather than perfection — light, motion, and emotion blending together in a single, fleeting moment. There’s this tension to him — dignified yet doomed — that immediately reminded me of Harold Zidler from Moulin Rouge. That same larger-than-life showman energy, all confidence and charm, standing center stage as the world quite literally explodes behind him.

The warm glow of amber and gold floods the canvas with bold strokes that dance between control and chaos. His waistcoat catches the flicker of the fuse, the light reflecting across his face like the final act before the curtain falls.

I wanted the portrait to feel alive — not static or staged, but breathing and burning. You can almost sense the heat, the suspense, and the inevitability of what’s about to happen. To me, Dynamo represents the Haunted Mansion at its core: elegance meeting catastrophe, humor wrapped in grandeur, and a wink just before the blast.