Original artwork description:

This oil painting excels in refined realist technique. The snow-capped mountains are delineated with cool, decisive strokes, while soft scumbling creates a profound sense of space. The foreground figure is modeled with subtler light and shadow to achieve sculptural form and gentle warmth. The folds of the traditional Tibetan garments are built with nuanced chiaroscuro, while the skin tones employ layered glazing and smooth blending. The prayer flags are rendered with swift, broken brushstrokes to evoke their fluttering in the wind.
The interplay of warm and cool tones, combined with the dynamic brushwork of the flags, lends the entire composition both rhythm and cultural resonance. Color harmony is precise and deliberate: the warm hues of the clothing and flags complement the cool tones of the mountains, creating a balanced yet vibrant chromatic rhythm.

Materials used:

canvas