I started this painting with a simple drawing, trying to find the right expression and character in the woman's face. Then I gradually added layers of acrylic paint, working with brown, purple, yellow, and blue. I didn't want to make everything too controlled or precise. Instead, I let the colors and brushstrokes move freely across the surface, allowing the painting to develop naturally.
I enjoyed the freedom of this process, especially the way different colors came together and sometimes contrasted with each other. I wanted to keep the portrait expressive, with loose brushwork and an unfinished feeling in some areas. For me, painting is not always about showing every detail; sometimes it's more about capturing a feeling through colors, lines, and spontaneous gestures.
For me, expressive painting is not just about representing what I see, but also about showing what I feel. I don't always try to follow the exact shapes, proportions, or colors of reality. Sometimes I prefer to let the lines become rough, the brushstrokes remain visible, and the colors move freely across the surface.
I think there is a certain honesty in this way of painting. I don't want to control every detail or make everything look perfect. I enjoy the unexpected marks, the contrasts between colors, and even the parts that seem unfinished. They give the painting its own character.
For me, the most important thing is the feeling behind the image. A face doesn't always need to be realistic to express something deeply human. Sometimes a few loose lines, a strong contrast, or an unusual combination of colors can say much more than a perfectly finished portrait.
Yellow has always had a special place in my paintings. I feel a strong connection with this color, and I often find myself returning to it, sometimes without even planning to. For me, yellow is more than a bright or warm color. It has a strange ability to hold different feelings at the same time. It can be full of energy and life, but it can also carry a sense of loneliness, silence, or even sadness.
I love the way yellow changes when it meets other colors, especially blue, purple, and brown. Sometimes it becomes stronger through contrast, and sometimes it seems to lose its brightness and turn into something quieter and more mysterious.
I spend a lot of time looking at the colors of sunsets and observing how yellow appears in nature. I think this has influenced the way I use color in my paintings. I don't always use yellow to create light or happiness. Sometimes I use it simply because it expresses something I cannot easily put into words.
Perhaps this is why yellow keeps finding its way into my portraits. It has become one of the colors through which I express my feelings.
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Size: 20 脳 25 cm Hossein Rishehri
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If anyone would like me to paint their portrait, feel free to send me a photo. I'd be happy to turn your face into a painting in my own expressive style. 馃帹