Warmth

This portrait of Emmaleen Diaz draws the viewer in through the gentle movement of light across her cheeks, leading to her expressive eyes. Inspired by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, I used oil pastels to achieve a luminous, painterly quality. The cool tones in her hair contrast beautifully with the warm, earthy hues of her skin, resulting in a harmonious and visually satisfying composition. With a soft smile and an engaged expression, she appears to be observing a fleeting moment in the distance.