Nancy B (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Donna Ceraulo

Contemporary expressive portrait painting - This portrait of a woman explores quiet resilience through a direct gaze and luminous layers of color. I contrasted bold passages of chartreuse, bright turquoise, and pink rose against a deep olive teal background, allowing the figure to emerge with both strength and vulnerability. Painted intuitively in acrylic, the visible brushwork and textured surface celebrate the process as much as the image itself, creating a balance between realism and abstraction. The result is a contemporary portrait that feels timeless—an invitation to pause, reflect, and find beauty in quiet presence. Its bold palette and contemplative mood make it a compelling focal point for modern interiors.

Colors: olive green, dark teal, chartreuse, pinks, bright turquoise, dark grays, black, dark golden yellow, white, touch of red

"Nancy B" by Donna Ceraulo

16 inches x 20 inches

Gallery wrapped canvas is 1.5 inches deep and is painted on all sides - READY TO HANG

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Materials used:

acrylic paint, spray varnish, canvas

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 40.64 x 50.8 x 3.81cm (unframed) / 40.64 x 50.8cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits