Green Girl 2007

nelsonshanks

figurative

character portrait

painted

possibly oil pastel

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

painting painterly

facial portrait

portrait art

celebrity portrait

"Green Girl" is a 2007 oil painting by American artist Nelson Shanks (1937-2015). The painting features a young woman with long, blonde hair styled in dreadlocks. She is wearing a green sleeveless dress and is posed against a deep red backdrop. The painting is known for its realism and the subtle way it captures the sitter's expression. The composition and lighting create a sense of intimacy and draw the viewer's attention to the subject's eyes and her outstretched hand.