I was drawn to the sensuality of the dress, the confident pose, and the drama of the black gloves. There’s a provocative power in this image
I was happy that I could capture these four women commuting together, each surrounded by the bags that quietly reveal pieces of their daily stories. In the suburbs, our cars hold our everyday necessities; in metropolitan life, we carry our worlds with us.
Media: Oil Paint and Fabric on CanvasSize: 40" X 30"

After a Long Day

Here is the original photograph of the four women. I show the photo so viewers can see how closely the painting follows the source image, as well as the additional elements I’ve introduced. I often incorporate a reference to nature — in this case, the hanging leaves — as part of my ongoing desire to bring a sense of beauty and the natural world into the subway environment.

After a Long Day

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