Shades of Storm (2025) Original Acrylic Painting by Micjan

This acrylic portrait captures a moment of inward focus and strength rather than sorrow. Built with bold, layered strokes and a dynamic color palette, the face emerges through expressive brushwork, transparent glazes, and deliberate drips that reflect the energy of the painting process. While the gaze is intense, it’s not melancholic — it suggests self-possession and resilience. The mixture of warm reds, luminous skin tones, and cooler accents creates contrast without conflict, forming a portrait that feels alive and self-aware. This is an original hand-painted work — not a print or reproduction. Minor traces of paint on the back are a natural result of the creative process, emphasizing its authenticity. Keywords: Portrait painting, female portrait, expressionist art, fauvism, colorful painting, modern portrait, contemporary figurative art, acrylic on canvas, bold brushstrokes, vibrant colors, expressive portrait, modern expressionism, contemporary painting, large portrait painting

Materials used:

acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 70 x 1.7cm / 60 x 70cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits