Between Sets 

"Between Sets" is an oil painting by Dan Graziano, depicting a jazz musician in a moment of quiet contemplation. The artist's loose brushstrokes capture the fleeting nature of the scene. A sense of intimacy is created by the close-up composition and the musician's posture, suggesting the vulnerability of an artist in the midst of creative expression. The deep red background contrasts dramatically with the musician's white shirt, drawing the viewer's attention to the artist's focused gaze.