Browsing the vastness of the internet, I often come across interesting photos, ones that captivate me. Those with life and emotion. The same happened with this painting—scrolling through yet another hundred reference photos, my eyes landed on a girl from a particular photo, and it clearly said, "Enough, God! Stop!" And I stopped. Downloaded the photo. Prepared the canvas. And here is the result before you. If I'm honest and open, this piece was painted in one breath. Literally in one go—sat down, stood up. Very few works escape without revisions, touch-ups, or rewrites from me. And this is one of them. The stars aligned. Emotions worked their magic. Such was the mood.
