Woman with eyes closed.
The work is executed in an impressionist-expressionist style, with clear brushstrokes and a certain looseness in the rendering.
The paint is applied in broad, rough and dynamic strokes, emphasising mood and emotion rather than realistic detail.
The use of light and dark (chiaroscuro) is crucial: the figure's body partly emerges from the background through strong contrasts between shaded and lighter areas.
The brushwork is coarse, blocky and layered, creating a collage-like effect.
A mix of figurative realism and abstract-expressionism.
There is a strong focus on contrast between softness (skin, light) and rough texture (paint blocks, abstract planes).
The viewer is drawn to the tension between recognisable figuration and alienating abstraction.
A warm and earthy colour palette dominates: shades of taupe, beige and gold, complemented by white and soft flesh tones. There are also light accents that almost shimmer, creating a shiny, rain-like or crystal-like effect.
Conceived by Emiel de Lange, visualized with AI.
From a blank sheet to an imaginative sketch or drawing — that’s what I enjoy most about creating my artwork.
I also find it inspiring to think that my wall decorations can bring joy to others.
My favorite technique is charcoal drawing combined with chalk, which I then refine and elevate..
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