Thinking of You
Acrylic on Canvas
A contemplative portrait rendered in thick palette knife sweeps and finished with acrylic Posca pen detailing.
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🪟 Between Escape and Reflection
Thinking of You captures the tension between longing and introspection. The subject rests her head on her hand, gazing outward through a cross-shaped structure, a visual anchor that holds dual meaning.
The cross behind her is both window and bar:
- A window to the infinite, suggesting possibility, escape, and the vastness of the world beyond
- A set of bars, hinting at confinement, introspection, and the emotional weight of being held in place
This duality is central to the piece. It invites the viewer to ask: Are we looking out, or are we locked in?
🧠 Symbolism & Style
- Bold colour palette: Vivid blues, reds, yellows, and pinks create emotional contrast and visual rhythm
- Palette knife texture: Thick, expressive sweeps give the canvas physical depth and movement
- Posca pen finish: Sharp, graphic lines add structure and clarity to the composition
- Geometric framing: The cross motif divides the canvas with intention, guiding the viewer’s eye and framing the subject’s gaze
"I wanted the cross behind her to represent two ideas: a window to the outer world and infinity, and bars that signify the opposite."
📐 Details
- Medium: Acrylic and Posca pen on canvas
- Size: 8×8”
- Surface: Canvas
- Finish: Matte varnish for colour protection and longevity
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