"Hi We Are From Ukraine #2"
example of a canvas
Interior photo: PNW Production, pexels com
This digital portrait presents a bold and contemporary composition that immediately captures attention through its strong color contrasts and graphic intensity. Created in Photoshop CS3 using a mouse, the artwork showcases careful control of line, shading, and highlight placement, especially considering the precision required without a drawing tablet.
The central figure is a young woman with striking features and a confident, slightly distant expression. Her short, vibrant yellow hair frames her face asymmetrically, with smooth, clean shapes that contrast against the chaotic background. Her dark eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes create a strong focal point, while her bright red lips add dramatic emphasis and balance the composition. The glossy highlights on her face, neck, and shoulders are stylized and almost reflective, giving her skin a polished, almost porcelain-like finish. These white highlight accents contribute to a modern, pop-art aesthetic.
She wears a simple blue top that visually connects to the blue elements in the background. Behind her, an energetic web of black abstract lines spreads across a white and blue backdrop. The tangled, looping forms feel dynamic and restless, suggesting complexity or tension. Subtle splashes of blue and yellow paint appear behind the text, reinforcing the national colors of Ukraine.
On the left side, bold red and black lettering reads “ПРИВІТ МИ З УКРАЇНИ,” which translates to “Hello, we are from Ukraine.” The typography adds a poster-like quality to the piece, combining portraiture with graphic design. The integration of national colors—blue and yellow—alongside the message gives the artwork a sense of identity, pride, and cultural statement.
The overall style merges pop art, vector illustration, and street-art influences. The clean contours of the figure stand in contrast to the expressive, almost chaotic background lines, creating a compelling visual tension. The woman appears calm and self-possessed despite the complexity behind her, which may symbolize resilience and strength.
This piece feels both personal and symbolic. Through bold color choices, sharp outlines, and strong composition, the drawing conveys confidence, national identity, and contemporary energy, transforming a portrait into a statement of presence and voice.