A blue scarf loosely circles her neck; glass beads frame a printed blouse and neckline. The woman looks out of the painting preoccupied, her knitted cardigan draped over her shoulders.

Exposed in the sunlight, the strong lines of her face and set mouth reveal a warmth and energy in their shadows. The portrait is vivid and colourful, detailing texture and mood in equal measure.

It’s a painting of a compassionate woman, full of empathy, wearing her thoughtfulness for all to see.

50 x 70cm

Exhibited: Artists & Illustrators Artists of the Year 2018, Mall Galleries, London, 19-24 February 2018 (referenced by the magazine article above).