Composed
The long, alluring lines of this woman’s figure draw the eye up to her face. She is composed, sure of herself, comfortable, and delicate. The greens of her sweater contrast nicely with the burnt oranges and olives of her skin tone.
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The long, alluring lines of this woman’s figure draw the eye up to her face. She is composed, sure of herself, comfortable, and delicate. The greens of her sweater contrast nicely with the burnt oranges and olives of her skin tone.
Little Rock native Kristen Hess has been taken captive by the rich colors and thick textures of oil paints since 2005. Her work combines the effect of light on her subjects with expressive brushstrokes, creating movement and depth in her pieces. Her representational style along with an extensive background in drawing come together with the atmospheric colors of the impressionists to create paintings that capture the emotion of the place or subject.