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A Contemporary Muse – The Story Behind My Latest Portrait
Every painting I believe has a soul. My latest piece, simply titled “Anaïs”, is a celebration of femininity, expressive beauty, and the dialogue between fashion and emotion. Through this painting, I wanted to push the boundary between portrait and fashion illustration, where the personality radiates not just through facial expression but through every curve, fold, and hue. I’m fascinated by how garments can act as both armor and art — telling stories without uttering a single word. As always, thank you for following my journey. I hope Anaïs speaks to you the way she spoke to me as I brought her to life.
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Sold!! ‘Red Gloves’ off to the USA!
I’m thrilled to share that my original watercolor painting, Red Gloves, has found its new home in the USA! This piece was an exploration of power, poise, and timeless fashion. With its dramatic contrast of inky blacks and red accents. The stylized figure, cloaked in mystery and bold elegance, captures that fleeting energy we often see on high-fashion runways—intense and magnetic. The red gloves themselves were a statement, not just in color but in attitude. They command attention, with a hint of vintage glamour. Thank you to the collector who saw something special in Red Gloves. May she bring you as much inspiration as she brought me. With gratitude – Fiona 🙏
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Bold, Bright, and Expressive: My Latest Series Inspired by Fauvism
In my most recent work, I’ve taken a dive into vivid colour and intensity, drawing inspiration from Fauvism and inspired by Kees Van Dongen. These new pieces reflect a shift in my practice — away from the muted, introspective tones of past works, and toward a brighter, bolder celebration of femininity, spirit, and style. Like the Fauvists, I’ve chosen to abandon realism in favour of emotional truth. These portraits aren’t about perfect likeness but about evoking a feeling — sometimes fierce, sometimes dreamy, but always vibrant! Part of this new direction was due to limited art supplies while travelling so I was kind of forced to create in a different way. This new…
