Aleisha Abstract, 2017
Size
Sometimes it is hard to distinguish the size of a painting when viewed on a computer monitor or phone. This abstract is more miniature than one might think. It's around 2" x 2". The digital scan makes it appear larger.
The Inspiration
This shot was inspiring for an abstract because of it's simplicity of colors, and separation of background and foreground. The orange and reds on her dress pop against the blue water. Aleisha is posed on the beach in a way that looks dance and light as a feather. I wanted to make her hair feel like it was flying, so the light streaks of gold leaf elevate it to something between on Earth and the cosmos.