Smoke and Enjoy (2022) Original Oil Painting by Yulia Lihina

№Lih 12
Smoke and Enjoy is a vivid figurative composition inspired by a scene from the film The Upside, capturing a moment of unexpected connection, humor, and contrast between characters. The central figure, relaxed and expressive, is surrounded by companions whose gestures and expressions create a layered emotional atmosphere. The warm interior, red drapery, and soft lighting enhance the intimate and slightly theatrical mood of the scene.

The composition emphasizes interaction, gesture, and expression, bringing together different personalities in a single cinematic moment. Light and shadow sculpt the faces and hands, highlighting the act of sharing a cigarette as a symbol of trust and spontaneity. The presence of multiple figures, each with a distinct role, creates a dynamic narrative filled with emotion, contrast, and subtle storytelling.

Smoke and Enjoy is an oil on canvas figurative scene inspired by The Upside, exploring people, gesture, interaction, light, shadow, interior, and atmosphere. The artwork reflects connection, emotion, and character through a cinematic composition that invites the viewer into a warm yet expressive moment.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 100 x 68 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 100 x 68cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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