Luminous
$250.00
11x14/ Acrylic on Canvas/2026
In this painting, I wanted to create a portrait that feels emotional and spiritually charged rather than completely realistic. I used loose outlines, layered colors, and visible brushstrokes to give the figure movement and energy, almost like the image is still forming in front of the viewer. The bright green background and glowing marks were meant to create a dreamlike atmosphere that contrasts with the calm but intense expression of the subject. The braids, facial details, and earthy tones reflect ideas of Indigenous identity, memory, and personal presence, while the unfinished qualities of the piece allow emotion and intuition to speak louder than perfection.