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The Magus (2025) Original Oil Painting by J Alexandra Connor
30.48 x 40.64 x 2.54cm (unframed)
£300
Original artwork description
I've become mesmerised by light effects, candle light in particular, and how lighting can transform atmosphere.
My previous painting, 'Carol Singer', described the softness of candlelight, its gentle aura, but when I came to paint this work I wanted to use the lighting more dramatically and the result is striking and even a little unsettling.
My sitter was very patient as I arranged the lighting, the candle glow striking him directly on the chin before softening as it spread out. His hands in particular fascinated me, one barely visible holding the candle, the other protecting the flame.
A painting to muse over.
Materials used:
oil paint
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 30.48 x 40.64 x 2.54cm (unframed)
- Signed on the back
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#oil painting#male portrait#dramatic lighting#magus#magician painting#candlelight glow#mysterious image
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Original artwork description
I've become mesmerised by light effects, candle light in particular, and how lighting can transform atmosphere.
My previous painting, 'Carol Singer', described the softness of candlelight, its gentle aura, but when I came to paint this work I wanted to use the lighting more dramatically and the result is striking and even a little unsettling.
My sitter was very patient as I arranged the lighting, the candle glow striking him directly on the chin before softening as it spread out. His hands in particular fascinated me, one barely visible holding the candle, the other protecting the flame.
A painting to muse over.
Materials used:
oil paint
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 30.48 x 40.64 x 2.54cm (unframed)
- Signed on the back
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#oil painting#male portrait#dramatic lighting#magus#magician painting#candlelight glow#mysterious image
J Alexandra Connor
United Kingdom
About
For a number of years I studied the techniques of the Old Masters, visiting specialists to learn skills used since the 15th Century. Many of my portraits have an under... Read more