Twist

Twist

5.5 x 6.25 – Oil Painting on Wood

Twist contains two overlapping faces. I am exploring new ways to abstract and complicate the portrait. The overall effect of using two different individuals allows me to experiment and play with the compositional structure more. Using multiple figures can also add a psychological impact to the piece. The most surprising and difficult aspect to this piece for me during the painting was the color. I typically use cool colors in the shadows and warm colors in the lights, however this piece those are reversed.