First time (2020) Original Oil Painting by Nataliia Plakhotnyk

An original, one-of-a-kind monochromatic figurative oil painting that masterfully explores the contrast between smooth fluid lines and heavy tactile textures.

This artwork is an intimate celebration of the female form, captured through the elegant lens of black-and-white art. It focuses on the graceful curves of a woman's back, gently embraced by a cascading white fabric.
By removing color, I wanted to draw the viewer’s complete attention to the dramatic interplay of light and shadow (chiaroscuro). This piece carries a sophisticated, timeless, and deeply poetic mood, making it a perfect artistic statement for a contemporary interior.


The composition is built on an incredible juxtaposition of painting techniques. The human body is rendered with soft, flawless blending, creating a velvety glow that emerges from the deep black background. In magnificent contrast, the white drapery is sculpted using a heavy impasto technique with a palette knife. These thick, expressive, three-dimensional strokes give the fabric an extraordinary realistic texture and a sculptural quality that catches physical light beautifully.

Materials used:

oil, varnish

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 19.99 x 30 x 1.78cm (unframed) / 19.99 x 30cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Nudes and erotic