She started prim, proper and pretty. A stark white background, with gold dots. That's where I got stuck. A few months later I was suddenly drawn back to her. She developed wild layers and complex intricacies. Unbeknownst to me, across the country, at the same time, the model had undertaken an inner challenge about outrageousness, showing up, and being seen. As she developed and bloomed, so did the painting. Ultimately becoming a painting about unfolding, softening, being seen, and femininity. 

Dimensions: 44"Wx 54"H
Medium: acrylic and ink on canvas

This original AMIEL work is available for purchase