Lore

Portrait was painted from life using a limited palette, focusing on form, light, and quiet emotion. The subject is captured with eyes closed and head slightly tilted, as if caught in a moment of inward reflection. Soft, muted tones and gentle brushwork create a feeling of calm and intimacy, allowing the viewer to focus on subtle temperature shifts in the skin and the strength of the structure beneath. The simplicity of the palette highlights the artist’s sensitivity to light and value, rather than relying on color for drama. It’s a quiet, grounded study of presence: unadorned and deeply human.