Anticipate

"Anticipate" is an artwork that comes to life through a vibrant language of color and texture, capturing the turbulence and tension of anticipation. The painting was conceived with the intention of portraying the emotion of a suspended moment, where everything feels as if it’s on the verge of happening.

The creation of this piece began with the idea of expressing inner emotion through color, allowing the brushstrokes to communicate a sense of urgency and inner complexity. I wanted the face, which is the central focus, to convey a mix of vulnerability and strength—emotions that are often intertwined when we are awaiting something uncertain or pivotal.

Each stroke of the oil paint was applied deliberately, creating a mosaic-like texture on the skin, almost as if the face is fragmented yet whole at the same time. This was meant to reflect the fragmented thoughts and emotions one might experience during moments of intense anticipation. The use of bold, contrasting colors—reds, yellows, and blues—symbolizes the internal conflict between hope, fear, and determination.

The eyes, striking in their clarity, are meant to draw the viewer in, inviting them to feel the intensity of the gaze. They express both a longing and a readiness for what is to come, an exploration of the human spirit as it stands on the precipice of change. The abstracted patterns and energetic lines create a sense of movement, as if time itself is shifting around the subject.

Through "Anticipate," I wanted to communicate that anticipation is not just about waiting but about the transformation that happens within us as we brace ourselves for the unknown. The textured application of oil on canvas, along with the strong contrasts, is a metaphor for the internal turbulence that precedes clarity, a visual representation of the power of emotional preparedness.

Note: this painting will be shipped from ARIZONA, while the certificate of authenticity will be created and shipped directly from my studio.