Dahlia, a portrait of a woman inspired by the '30s. Her beautiful hairpin curls have given way to the linework of hair that ElineMoos is known for. Made with fineliners and watercolours, and it is this combination that creates a balance between clean details and soft, light colour tones.
The patterns in the clothes and background together with the intricate hairstyles mean there is a lot to look at and the almost mathematical balance and symmetry in the work makes it feel calm, complete and serene.
This work is typical of ElineMoos' work. She is known for her detailed and intricate hairstyles, illustrative backgrounds and women with fairy-like facial features. However, they rarely smile, so Dahlia is one of the lucky ones. She seems content, don't you think?
The original work has been sold and hangs with two more original works by ElineMoos in North Carolina. The work was created in 2019 and scanned with high quality for reproduction.
ElineMoos is an artist and secondary school teacher. Every class hour, 30 new faces sit in front of her, day in, year out. They judge her and each other, approve and disapprove. How she looks affects how people think about her and in the work Eline.. Read more…
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany