Rojika

About this work

This painting shows a woman’s face and shoulders turned slightly to the side. She’s wearing a light-colored dress with a dark blue shawl draped over her head, leaving only her eyes and mouth visible. The background is a flat green, and the brushstrokes are loose, especially around her hair and collar. The artist used thick, visible strokes to create texture, especially on her shawl and hair. This technique makes the fabric look almost three-dimensional. Look up impasto next to see how artists build up paint for this effect.