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24 x 18 inches (š³šæ 610 x 460 mm)
Acrylic on canvas, 2023
Eva, WhakatÄne, Aotearoa New Zealand
created with the permission of the model
I met Eva and her friend Loisi at Javaman CĆ”fe in WhakatÄne. I was having tea and a weird sandwich made of waffles, pesto and chicken. They were having desserts. I was attracted to both of their laughter!
After a while of building up my courage, I introduced myself as an artist and asked to take their photos to paint portraits from. They said yes, and I let them know I would be out on the patio whenever they finished up.
A bit later, they came out and we did a photoshoot against a pink stucco wall behind the building. They were making jokes and laughing about the situation of some guy taking their photos behind a building. It was pretty comical. It was starting to rain too. I got some great shots of both.
The final piece shows off Evaās happy disposition and quiet wisdom. It is loud and bold and messy while still being soft and endearing. The bright orange background comes forward as the cool colors on her skin pull her backwards, as she takes a step back from the spotlight to take in all that is happening around her.
Exhibition History
2023 - Portraits of Community: One-word Stories, The Art House, WhakatÄne,
Aotearoa New Zealand
24 x 18 inches (š³šæ 610 x 460 mm)
Acrylic on canvas, 2023
Eva, WhakatÄne, Aotearoa New Zealand
created with the permission of the model
I met Eva and her friend Loisi at Javaman CĆ”fe in WhakatÄne. I was having tea and a weird sandwich made of waffles, pesto and chicken. They were having desserts. I was attracted to both of their laughter!
After a while of building up my courage, I introduced myself as an artist and asked to take their photos to paint portraits from. They said yes, and I let them know I would be out on the patio whenever they finished up.
A bit later, they came out and we did a photoshoot against a pink stucco wall behind the building. They were making jokes and laughing about the situation of some guy taking their photos behind a building. It was pretty comical. It was starting to rain too. I got some great shots of both.
The final piece shows off Evaās happy disposition and quiet wisdom. It is loud and bold and messy while still being soft and endearing. The bright orange background comes forward as the cool colors on her skin pull her backwards, as she takes a step back from the spotlight to take in all that is happening around her.
Exhibition History
2023 - Portraits of Community: One-word Stories, The Art House, WhakatÄne,
Aotearoa New Zealand
24 x 18 inches (š³šæ 610 x 460 mm)
Acrylic on canvas, 2023
Eva, WhakatÄne, Aotearoa New Zealand
created with the permission of the model
I met Eva and her friend Loisi at Javaman CĆ”fe in WhakatÄne. I was having tea and a weird sandwich made of waffles, pesto and chicken. They were having desserts. I was attracted to both of their laughter!
After a while of building up my courage, I introduced myself as an artist and asked to take their photos to paint portraits from. They said yes, and I let them know I would be out on the patio whenever they finished up.
A bit later, they came out and we did a photoshoot against a pink stucco wall behind the building. They were making jokes and laughing about the situation of some guy taking their photos behind a building. It was pretty comical. It was starting to rain too. I got some great shots of both.
The final piece shows off Evaās happy disposition and quiet wisdom. It is loud and bold and messy while still being soft and endearing. The bright orange background comes forward as the cool colors on her skin pull her backwards, as she takes a step back from the spotlight to take in all that is happening around her.
Exhibition History
2023 - Portraits of Community: One-word Stories, The Art House, WhakatÄne,
Aotearoa New Zealand