18"x18" Original Painting: "Ophelia"

Ophelia

When I start painting, I often don't know what I am trying to say until a piece is finished. When I started this piece, I was coming off a months long break from painting. Returning to the studio often brings a sense of fear and irrational questions like can I still paint, was I ever good, and is my time as an artist over. The creative process is a bit much sometimes. But then, Ophelia came to life rather quickly and quieted my worries. 

Some say that the character of Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet symbolizes femininity and fragility. I didn't set out to paint her, and I still don't know what her presence means exactly. Maybe I needed to say something about a lack of self expression or emotional outlets leading to madness... That's the beauty of art, though. It can hold a different meaning for everyone. What is she saying to you? 

Product Specifications

• Acrylic paint
• 18"x18" cotton stretched canvas
• 3/4" profile, painted white
• Finished with high gloss varnish
• Hanging wire installed
• Insured shipping

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