Tenderness Painting

This artwork is a part of mini portrait series. Compare to the usual vivid and bold colour combination of the artist, this painting is very subtle in its softness of the posture, features and colour palette. There are different types of tenderness, in this case it’s a protective tenderness. Love and care towards someone who needs protection. Our inner child! The golden circle represents inclusiveness of female in this world. Being in balance with inner world and Mother Nature. She allows herself to feel, she listens to herself, she puts herself first. “Tenderness is not a sign of weakness and despair, but manifestation of strength and resolution”. - Kahlil Gibran Artist used very interesting painting technique here. She loosely painted the silhouette, light and shadows. Then, with no define lines, Darya used oil pastels to add some details. Golden leaf was used to create the circle.