Contemporary portrait "By the Fireplace"
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It’s good to sit somewhere near the fireplace). In this intimate scene, I've poured emotions onto the canvas using acrylic. The warmth of the hearth parallels the aliveness of the subject's gaze, while the feline companions echo a comforting presence. Symbolism weaves through the realism, offering depth that might whisper tales of tranquility and introspection to any room it graces.
For texture on the primed canvas before painting, a layer of textured paste with small glass particles is applied and then sanded with sandpaper for smoothness. Dutch acrylic paints Amsterdam and Italian canvas tm Unico were used. Finish - satin varnish. The ends are painted in the background color. Additional framing is not required. Series "Life in Avatar". Created on and shipped on a pre-stretched canvas on a wooden frame. Painting is packed very carefully in cardboard box with layers of bubble wrap to protect it. Artwork is signed in front and back and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
