Contemporary portrait "In the Wood"

In this painting, I've interwoven the essence of the human spirit with the untamed beauty of the natural world. Using acrylics, I captured a moment of silent contemplation, enveloped by the serene embrace of the forest—a symbiotic dance of life and environment. This portrait is not just a realistic depiction; it's an emotional resonance, a synthesis of inner quietude and nature's tranquil strength. It's a piece that will bring a nuanced, reflective energy into any space it inhabits.
For texture on the primed canvas before painting, a layer of textured paste with small glass particles is applied and then sanded with sandpaper for smoothness. Dutch acrylic paints Amsterdam and Italian canvas tm Unico were used. Finish - satin varnish. The ends are painted in the background color. Additional framing is not required. Series "Life in Avatar". Created on and shipped on a pre-stretched canvas on a wooden frame. Painting is packed very carefully in cardboard box with layers of bubble wrap.