Bloom, 2024

This piece is mixed media, including acrylic, watercolor, pencil, pen, and pastels. The artwork displayed is a painting that portrays a figure against a stark, black background. The subject is a nude male with his left arm raised, hand placed on...

This piece is mixed media, including acrylic, watercolor, pencil, pen, and pastels. The artwork displayed is a painting that portrays a figure against a stark, black background. The subject is a nude male with his left arm raised, hand placed on top of his head in a relaxed, yet expressive pose. The painting style is somewhat abstract, with visible broad strokes and a somewhat textured application of paint that adds a sense of raw energy and movement to the image. The colors used for the figure are muted with natural flesh tones juxtaposed with bold patches of red and green, imbuing the painting with an intense, emotive quality. The figure's face captures the viewer's attention with brightly painted red cheeks and lips, along with green applied around the eyes, suggesting a mask-like appearance or theatrical makeup. The expression on the figure's face is intriguing, with wide eyes that seem to gaze directly at the viewer, creating a sense of engagement or confrontation. Overall, the painting's vivid use of color, gestural brushwork, and dramatic contrast with the dark background contribute to a striking and powerful visual impact.