Portrait of an unknown man (Leaning on his arm)

Inspired by a photograph that caught my imagination, this striking portrait captures a moment of quiet introspection. A man sits with his head resting on the arm draped across his knee, seemingly lost in thought and absorbed in his own world.

Bold, expressive blocks of purple, pink and white bring the face to life, transforming a fleeting photographic moment into a contemporary interpretation of character, emotion and contemplation.

Rather than focusing on precise detail, I use colour, form and composition to convey the mood of the subject, leaving the viewer to wonder about the thoughts and story behind this unknown man.

An evocative portrait celebrating the beauty of an unguarded, contemplative moment.

The original signed work (acrylic on linen canvas) 38cm x 46cm is available for purchase at £350 plus shipping & packaging and will be delivered with a personally signed certificate of authenticity.