ambivalence
Never thought to upload this one as an actual artwork, until a friend asked to see it larger. What I like about it, is the expression is open to interpretation. It is many things at once, (sadness, determination, subordination, deep thought) and at the same time, none at all.
Also went for a renaissance-style chiaroscuro effect on this one…
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Michael Alesich, about 1 year ago
Really like the lighting and the colouring, Reminds me almost of the night watch painting, just with the lighting and the skin tone. Don’t know why.
Paul Louis Vil..., about 1 year ago
Fascianting work so full of emotion! Very “texturous”, well done Vansk! :D
Robert Knapman, about 1 year ago
This is pretty damn good. I love the two virticles – your neck and the colour edge – takes me to another plane and emphasises the multiple realities and interpretations. Great shot!
Jessica Tremp, about 1 year ago
looks absolutely brilliant, good thought to upload
hollowviolin, about 1 year ago
wonderful image. and i agree with your statement. so many elements to it and the chiaroscuro has definitely added a wonder mood to it.
minoanphotography, about 1 year ago
I adore the lighting in this piece, What is she thinking about? Youve captured a motion and feeling in this that many will relate too. The light around her eyes and ears drops beutifully, and the lips are red and lush! Good job Vansk!..:)
Eric Kyle, about 1 year ago
Yes I can see the lot vansk ,this portrait tells me lots of stories the longer I look at it, filled with emotion & beauty. Exellent work Vansk.
Kitsmumma, about 1 year ago
Simply stunning. Love the colour in this.
Paul Vanzella
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about 1 year ago
Sensational – you have certainly achieved that chiarascuro feel and look. You should be very proud of this shot, the light and mood are perfection! Great work!
Sharon Hammond, about 1 year ago
Sensational work
Ange, about 1 year ago
great shot. love it.
ozczecho, about 1 year ago
An awesome portrait, filled with emotion.
Chris White, about 1 year ago
Glad you uploaded it. Couldn’t see it properly as your avatar. It’s very Caravaggio…
mcdowell finlyson, about 1 year ago
If it were michealangelo merisi youd be cutn the head off holofernes
http://www.abcgallery.com/C/caravaggio/caravaggio22.html
youd make a good judith
Michael Douglass, about 1 year ago
Such good use of light, love it. and the expression so open to interpretation really makes the viewer think, great job.
Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago
this is fantastic – i thought it was a painting at first and didn’t know if i had the crudentials to comment (still not sure if I have actually) but anyway I love it – give me black and white and huge contrast and I am convinced.
Damian, about 1 year ago
This is great, very beautiful and interesting!
Juilee Pryor, about 1 year ago
Fantastic shot. Well done, its a riviting image.
wellman, about 1 year ago
It’s an image that stays in your mind long after viewing it – a divine portrait indeed
Craig Goldsmith, about 1 year ago
Love it, you see more the longer you look at it.
heydiddles, about 1 year ago
this shot is so interesting and definately thought provoking. awesome
Jem Selig, about 1 year ago
mmm yes! top shot, face framed by something geometric behind you, very good.
Louise Cooke, about 1 year ago
This is such an intriguing shot and the negative space adds to the mood – Unreal!
mayuphoto, about 1 year ago
wow it is great shot – it captured such a great expression of face with a brilliant lighting.
Peter Marin, about 1 year ago
You’ve guided your subject very well to produced this wonderfully characteristic photo. All the best to you.
Pete
Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago
this is beautiful!
Marina Alexander, about 1 year ago
Great shot, love the colours and the tones!
Deri Dority, about 1 year ago
Excellent. It reminds me of the world of fantasy as well as the renaissance. You did an excellent job on this.
Sarah Matthews, about 1 year ago
I love this portrait, it is so raw and edgy, really evocative
MtnMan, about 1 year ago
Makes me wonder who she is…
wendiwoo, 11 months ago
Well you acheived just that.. it could easily be a carravaggio painting. I love it!
Alvin de Quincey, about 1 month ago
Lighting, angle, expression, treatment and the face, all come together here. Really good piece. Have you done any exhibitions yet? This and some of your others should be not just on the Bubble.
Vansk in reply to Alvin de Quincey’s comment, about 1 month ago
thanx alvin. yes i’ve had a couple of solo shows, and several group exhibitions. bit busy at present, but hope to be doing more soon. cheers!