Believe 9” x 12” oil pastel on paper

$75.00

Title: Believe 9” x 12” on paper

Medium: oil pastel

This expressive portrait presents a softly rendered female figure suspended in a dreamlike garden atmosphere. Her eyes are gently closed, suggesting introspection, rest, or an inward listening, while her face is modeled with loose, textured strokes of sennelier oil pastel that blend warm rose, lavender, and muted gold tones. Surrounding her, delicate roses emerge and dissolve into the background, their forms echoing the softness of memory rather than strict realism. The palette is earthy yet luminous—mossy greens, sky blues, and a glowing sun-like orb in the upper corner infuse the scene with warmth and quiet vitality. Her white dress, accented with a ribboned bow at the neckline, is painted thickly, almost sculptural, anchoring the figure amid the fluid, atmospheric surroundings. Overall, the composition feels intimate and contemplative, evoking themes of femininity, vulnerability, and the tender intersection between inner life and the natural world.

Title: Believe 9” x 12” on paper

Medium: oil pastel

This expressive portrait presents a softly rendered female figure suspended in a dreamlike garden atmosphere. Her eyes are gently closed, suggesting introspection, rest, or an inward listening, while her face is modeled with loose, textured strokes of sennelier oil pastel that blend warm rose, lavender, and muted gold tones. Surrounding her, delicate roses emerge and dissolve into the background, their forms echoing the softness of memory rather than strict realism. The palette is earthy yet luminous—mossy greens, sky blues, and a glowing sun-like orb in the upper corner infuse the scene with warmth and quiet vitality. Her white dress, accented with a ribboned bow at the neckline, is painted thickly, almost sculptural, anchoring the figure amid the fluid, atmospheric surroundings. Overall, the composition feels intimate and contemplative, evoking themes of femininity, vulnerability, and the tender intersection between inner life and the natural world.