All about mood! Atmosphere! An Original Oil painting exploring the complexity of facial features on this model. Utilizing the specific background of the forest, light and shadow ‘bounce’ on different parts of her face.

Big, thick brush-marks accompany some slight of detail. There is a unity of colour across her skin tones, yellow ochres, crimson reds, deep purples and emerald greens create depth, balance and harmony. The eyes, a main feature of many of art portraiture, pierce through like a portal to the ocean. Mesmerizing yet intimidating, she has a story to tell. A true study of portraiture, its a great feeling when all those hours of build up slowly come together and unravel something that represents a portrait! There truly is a ‘Eureka’ moment when you step back!

Oil on panel. 2021.