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Originality Originality

Technique Technique

Impact Impact

I love the variety of brushes used in this piece. The use of sparse brushes to create the hair-like effect is particularly beautiful, especially in creating the effect of her being one with the 'paint'. The hair above her left shoulder, the part on her head, and the way her chest blends in to the background suggest she rising from the paint. The natural brush detailing creates a sense of knowing it's a painting, but also feeling like it's a picture.One thing in particular that I like about this piece is that the finest lines and most details are in the eyes. Naturally, the viewer would look towards the eyes, but upon noticing the small details, you focus on it more, giving it the sense of it being a real person.The eyes facing towards the viewer suggest confidence. In many paintings of women, their gaze is focused on the distance, often used to represent the longing and dependence of a man. In this artwork, the woman is herself, her own person.Overall, I think this is a really beautiful piece of art!