Philip White, 66, award-winning painter

During his career, Philip White was often approached by people whowanted him to paint a portrait.

He would have done a wonderful job because, at first glance, hisworks looked like photographs. But a closer look at his painting ofchildren and nature displayed an extra emotional element that wouldbe difficult for a photo to capture.

Mr. White turned down those portrait requests, said his son,David. "Even though it might have been very profitable, that's notwhat he was interested in," David White said.

Mr. White, 66, died Thursday in the River Forest house where hewas raised. He was diagnosed with hepatitis C several years ago andlater developed liver …