Acrylic portraiture explores complexity, emotion and character. It connects the artist, the subject, and the viewer.
This scene was live, with moving people and no pose. Such unposed movement is natural and authentic. Small brushes captured expression.
The portrait is of a senior woman wearing a red singlet, and with her hair stacked. She carries a lifetime of experiences.
On a table in front of her are an art book, her glasses, her charcoal drawing and some translucent boxes of art supplies. These tools translate emotion into visual language.
Behind her on one side is a blue plastic hamper, and a black wooden stool. Above it is a table full of art supplies.
People are coming and going; movement reveals vitality.
The background blue cupboards complement the subject.
In the last century, synthetic polymer paints were developed. The first was acrylic paint, which was introduced in the 1940s. Acrylic paint is opaque. It’s very easy to use. You can use mediums and water to change the surface.