Oil paint and oil pastel on canvas,
20 x 16 in.
This painting started as an observational portrait limited to three hours. As I continued to observe the model, I began to see a potential narrative that extended beyond reality. I saw a determination in her eyes that was reminiscent of Wonder Woman, and a vulnerability in her stance that reminded me of the biblical Eve. I thus imagined Eve living in the Amazons, as a woman who is independent of her actions. I focused on the juxtaposition of realism and surrealism in this piece, experimenting with oil pastels to create a more fictional mood.
