Portrait of Marthese

Portrait of Marthese
A smile as wide as the fields behind,
Her gaze aglow, warm and kind.
Wrapped in sun, in earth, in sky—
She breathes the joy no words can buy.

This acrylic on canvas reflects contemporary realist portraiture, combining vibrant natural tones with expressive brushwork to capture both likeness and spirit. The landscape setting enhances a sense of presence and vitality, while the textures in fabric and skin suggest attention to physicality and warmth. It sits within the tradition of personalised representational art, where character and environment merge into a radiant whole.