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Portrait of Gemma (2026)Oil painting by Paolo Borile

30 x 40 x 2cm (unframed)

19 Artist Reviews

£427.82

This colorful oil painting on linen captures the essence of a young girl with a dreamy gaze. I have employed bold, expressionist brushstrokes, allowing vibrant colors to take center stage, sometimes even softening the facial lines to emphasize the sheer beauty of the hues themselves. Inspired by a sun-drenched photograph taken in Southern Italy, the palette bursts with sunny yellows and radiant reds, contrasted beautifully with deep ultramarine blue to highlight the subject's contemplative look.

The thick, energetic application of oil paint creates a tactile surface, inviting viewers to appreciate the raw emotion conveyed through the artist's technique. This figurative portrait of Gemma transcends a simple likeness, offering a window into a moment of youthful introspection. It’s a piece that celebrates both the subject and the joyous power of color.

Oil on linen 30x40cm (11.8x15.7x0.8in) 2026, ready to hang.

Materials used:

Oil on linen

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#blue#child#colour#baby#mouth#stripes#face#look#dream#daughter
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This colorful oil painting on linen captures the essence of a young girl with a dreamy gaze. I have employed bold, expressionist brushstrokes, allowing vibrant colors to take center stage, sometimes even softening the facial lines to emphasize the sheer beauty of the hues themselves. Inspired by a sun-drenched photograph taken in Southern Italy, the palette bursts with sunny yellows and radiant reds, contrasted beautifully with deep ultramarine blue to highlight the subject's contemplative look.

The thick, energetic application of oil paint creates a tactile surface, inviting viewers to appreciate the raw emotion conveyed through the artist's technique. This figurative portrait of Gemma transcends a simple likeness, offering a window into a moment of youthful introspection. It’s a piece that celebrates both the subject and the joyous power of color.

Oil on linen 30x40cm (11.8x15.7x0.8in) 2026, ready to hang.

Materials used:

Oil on linen

Details:

Tags:

#blue#child#colour#baby#mouth#stripes#face#look#dream#daughter
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I’m a passionate Italian painter and I have exhibited my work Internationally. My primary focus is on expressing the nature of the human beings through realistic paintings. My style is figurative and expressive,... Read more

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