This commissioned work is a formal portrait of a mature woman who desired a nude painting reflecting her Central American heritage. The client wanted an impression of the beauty of a woman not matching the cliché of the commercialized American ideal of willowy, leggy and fair female imagery.
The composition features an S-curve created by the background and gold lace mantilla and subtly reinforced by the rim lighting bathing the model’s knees and leg.
Beautiful!
Carol,
You did a fine job with this. The design, skin tones,etc. Lucien Freud and Jenny Seville come to mind.
They are two artists who don't go after the sterotypical
subject,to their credit. Happy New Year! best, Bruce
Thanks, Bruce and Suzanne! And best to you both in the coming year!
This is beautiful Carol, REALLY!
Thanks, Pilan.
Gorgeous painting. Just saw it on the latest Aging Abundantly post. It makes me proud of each ripple, sag, and fold!
Gorgeous, sensual painting. I just saw it as part of the latest "Aging Abundantly" post. Your work makes me proud of every of each sag, crease and fold!