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About this work

This painting shows a person sitting, wearing dark sunglasses and a dark jacket over a light top. Their face is simple, with just a hint of a smile and red lips. The background is plain, with a few dark shapes that might be furniture or shadows. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes—some areas are flat, others slightly blurred, like a sketch that’s still wet. The sunglasses stand out with their bright green color. Check out more about watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to build up light and shadow.