Saint Laura in Isolation

Concept

In my art, I draw inspiration from my own life, using the canvas as a mirror to reflect the essence of the human experience. My primary subjects are ethereal women, depicted not to showcase physical beauty but to reveal the raw beauty of the soul laid bare.
My creative process is an intuitive journey. As I gaze upon a blank canvas, images manifest in my mind's eye, guiding my hand in a moment of creation. This process is organic and spontaneous, with inspiration flowing freely from unknown depths.
Working with oils on canvas, I employ a multi-step approach to painting. Each artwork begins with a charcoal sketch, followed by underpainting and layers of color. My signature style emerges through thin black contours, a limited palette of subdued hues, and soft, smooth shadows.
My artworks are imbued with layers of meaning, often revealed to me only after completion or through introspective exploration. They serve as reflections of my life's various chapters, encapsulating personal events and inner dilemmas common to all human beings.
I invite viewers to engage with my art on a deeply emotional level. Through their observations, I hope to stir feelings and spark meaningful connections. My desire is for viewers to immerse themselves in the details, pondering the narratives embedded within each stroke.
As my artistic journey evolves, my goal is to share my works with a wider audience. I believe that painting is a way to explore the inner soul and find the true self, as true emotions and feelings are naturally and unconsciously captured on canvas, regardless of whether one is the creator or the viewer of the artwork.