Reflection II (2025)Watercolour by Julia Ustinovich

This watercolor explores the fragile dialogue between the body and its inner world. The figure turns away from the viewer, absorbed in a quiet moment of self-awareness, while the softened reflection behind her suggests a presence that is both real and intangible — a memory, a thought, or a hidden emotional echo.

The composition balances vulnerability and strength. The partially concealed gesture creates a sense of intimacy without direct exposure, allowing the viewer to witness a private, contemplative state rather than a posed figure. Transparent watercolor layers emphasize the softness of skin tones, contrasted by cooler surrounding hues that enhance the emotional depth of the piece.

This painting continues my exploration of the human figure as a landscape of emotion, where light, color, and gesture reveal subtle psychological narratives.

Medium: Watercolor on professional cotton paper
Style: Contemporary figurative
Subject: Nude, figure, introspection
Original artwork

Materials used:

Watercolor

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 28 x 38 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 26 x 36cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Nudes and erotic

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