Original artwork description:

Before me is an image in which I sought to combine strength and naturalness. A male figure, stripped of clothing but retaining a masculine element—a cowboy hat—became the center of the composition. I chose a moment of movement: the model crouched, as if in a pause between actions, holding a piece of cloth in her hands. This creates a sense of vitality and unfinished business, as if the viewer were catching him in a private, fleeting moment.

It was important for me to emphasize the body's flexibility—the muscle tension, the transitions of light and shadow, the play of warm and cool tones on the skin. The light falls glidingly, highlighting the muscles of the arms and legs, while the face remains soft, slightly pensive, and turned to the side. This contrast—the body's strength and inner focus—creates the mood of the painting.

I kept the background neutral and muted, so that the figure was more powerful and the viewer's gaze was not distracted from the main focus. For me, this is not just a study from life, but an exploration of masculine energy, simultaneously vulnerable and powerful.

Materials used:

oil,hardboard

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