Monday, May 3, 2010

"Maria" by Stephen D'Amato, oil on linen, 5/2010

 
 
   I finished this painting of Maria last week. I really liked the color of her sweatshirt and I wanted to create the painting in a harmonious manner. I also decided to use some shapes around her in a non-descriptive or vague way to keep the emphasis on her face and her Serene expression.
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