Self Portrait 4

A 18" x 24" watercolor, painted on archival 140# Arches Watercolor Paper (100% cotton) using the finest watercolor paints, colored pencil and finished with a protective coating of matte spray varnish. Beautiful, complex and vibrant color in a striking design! Hand signed and dated on the front and back.

The artwork is a watercolor portrait of a person featuring a predominantly realistic style but with abstract elements. The individual's face is expressive, with deep lines and wrinkles suggesting maturity and a sense of life experience. The skin tones are not represented in a naturalistic palette; instead, the artist has used a range of colors, including green, yellow, and purple, applied in a loose, somewhat patchy manner, to create an unconventional and artistic interpretation of the subject’s face. The colors blend into each other in some areas, emphasizing the watercolor medium's fluid characteristics.
The subject's eyes are detailed, conveying a direct and intense gaze towards the viewer. One eye is partially obscured by the unconventional color palette, with a bright green patch encroaching the cheek and nose area, while the other eye remains more traditionally colored, creating an arresting contrast. The mouth is slightly downturned, and the lips are rendered with different tones, mainly in shades of pink and purple.
The person's attire is only partially visible, depicted with loose brush strokes and blending colors, matching the artistic approach applied to the face. The facial expression, bolstered by the striking use of color, suggests a complex emotional state, possibly reflective or contemplative. The background is minimal, executed in a light wash, which allows the figure to stand out prominently.

This watercolor will ship carefully rolled in a heavy-duty mailing tube via USPS to the U.S. only.