Oil on canvas, framed to Guild of Framers Museum Standard. Size is approximately 11” x 17” plus frame size. An example of one of my favourite compositional devices/conceits, the Rückenfigur. In this oil painting, I sought to capture a gentle introspection, the silent poetry of an ordinary moment. With each stroke, I infused realism with a soul, crafting light and shadow to dance on the soft fabrics and skin. The solitary bloom, nestled amid tousled curls, speaks of delicate beauty in its purest form. This piece embodies a quiet strength, inviting contemplation and a warm, serene energy to any space it inhabits.