Life Boat

melisssahefferlin

acrylic

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

fine art portrait

"Life Boat" is a still life painting by Melissa Hefferlin, born in 1968, depicting a rabbit figurine trapped inside a silver pitcher on a checkered tablecloth. The scene evokes a sense of surrealism and invites viewers to contemplate the rabbit's predicament. Hefferlin's style is characterized by precise brushwork and a muted color palette, creating a realistic yet slightly unsettling atmosphere. The red ribbon trailing across the tablecloth adds a touch of drama, further emphasizing the tension of the composition.