Vinifera 2021

maryjaneansell

character pose

figurative

facial expression drawing

character portrait

character art

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

portrait drawing

facial study

facial portrait

celebrity portrait

"Vinifera" (2021) by Mary Jane Ansell (b. 1972) is a contemporary take on the traditional still life genre. The painting depicts a young woman, her face framed by elaborate braids, in a setting that evokes the harvest season. The subject is positioned against a background of grapes and other fruit, alluding to abundance and fertility. Ansell's meticulous brushwork creates a hyperrealistic effect, drawing attention to the details and textures of the subject and the surrounding objects. This artwork, is a testament to Ansell's skill in capturing the beauty of the human form and the evocative power of still life.