Original artwork description:

In this portrait, the viewer encounters a striking elderly man gazing upwards, as if drawn toward a distant memory or silent hope. His piercing blue eyes, framed by a silver beard and flowing hair, reflect both hardship and resilience. Every wrinkle is painted with care, chronicling a life lived fully—possibly on the margins, yet never without character or dignity. The small earring adds a modern, almost poetic detail, hinting at rebellion and spirit.

A celebration of human endurance and the beauty found in age and imperfection.

Materials used:

Oil

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#realism #old man #blue eyes #bearded man #photorealistic portrait #ready tohang #contemporary art 

WIND OF TIME (2025) Oil painting
by Semire Akyazı

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In this portrait, the viewer encounters a striking elderly man gazing upwards, as if drawn toward a distant memory or silent hope. His piercing blue eyes, framed by a silver beard and flowing hair, reflect both hardship and resilience. Every wrinkle is painted with care, chronicling a life lived fully—possibly on the margins, yet never without character or dignity. The small earring adds a modern, almost poetic detail, hinting at rebellion and spirit.

A celebration of human endurance and the beauty found in age and imperfection.

Materials used:

Oil

Tags:
#realism #old man #blue eyes #bearded man #photorealistic portrait #ready tohang #contemporary art 
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I am a self-taught figurative and portrait artist based in Turkey, with a deep-rooted passion for art that began in my childhood. After a fulfilling career in pharmacy, I pursued... Read more

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