• Original Mixed Media painting by  Waynesville, NC artist Carol Fetty
• 14x11 inch watercolor paper on cradle board 1.5 in side with frame.
• Materials: charcoal and oil paint
• Created 2025

This striking portrait captures a serene, contemplative figure enveloped in a veil of floral textures and emotive hues. With eyes softly closed, the subject radiates calm, while the gradient of color - from fiery orange to violet - adds emotional depth and complexity. The floral motifs melt into the face and garment, blurring the line between human and nature, reality and dream. Bold lips serve as the focal point, suggesting quiet strength beneath the delicate exterior. The stark contrast of the white skin against the black background further emphasizes the inner world of  the figure - solitary, poetic, and alive with unspoken feeling.