Original artwork description:

I created this emotional figurative artwork to capture a quiet moment of introspection. The man's wide, reflective eyes and softened expression feel suspended between thought and memory. Layers of textured paint, scratched marks, and dry-brushed tones mingle across the face and background.

Cool blues and neutrals merge with warm flesh tones, creating tension between calm and vulnerability. Subtle drips and translucent washes add a sense of passage and impermanence. I wanted this character to feel both familiar and elusive—someone you might know and yet can’t quite name.

This piece invites the viewer closer, offering a tender glimpse into solitude, reflection, and the quiet complexity of being human.

Colors: Slate blue, blue-gray, golden yellow, greens, russet, burnt sienna, blue, brown, black, white, ivory, beige

"Zach" by Donna Ceraulo

14 inches x 18 inches

Gallery wrapped canvas is 1.5 inches deep and is painted on all sides - READY TO HANG. Please note lifestyle photos are not to scale.

Thank you for your interest in my artwork.

Materials used:

acrylic paint, canvas, spray varnish

Tags:

#texture #emotion #contemporary portrait #abstract realism #textured paint #abstract face #modern figurative #modern portrait #expressive portrait #emotional figure #dreamy portrait #contemporary art #quiet mood #moody figure