Enlightened Man in Blue Painting

I was heavily inspired by the Blue Period works of Picasso, in terms of form and structure of the subject. However I wanted to create a less melancholic image, with the aforementioned “Enlightened Man” being stoic and looking upwards, rather than the forlorn faces of its inspiration. I also wanted to include my own African American identity within the painting, as I wanted to make the image my own and representative of my kin. I hope the viewer perceives whatever they wish, so long as it elicits a reaction. If there is no reaction, then there is no emotion emanating from my work. I’d rather not invoke revulsion within the viewer, however that is preferable over no reaction at all. I chose the medium and style because it challenges me. I’m a self-taught artist and my inspiration comes mainly from the artists of the past. I challenge myself to be on par with that skill and I seek to further my education into art until there’s nothing more to learn.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:18 W x 20 H x 0.5 D in

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