About Artwork
Young Man in Wreath (oil pastel) pairs a grounded male nude with a crown of flowers that refuses to behave. The torso is modeled in layered greens, violets, and warm reds, giving the skin a living, shifting surface. Above it, the wreath bursts outward—yellow roses, deep reds, purples, and quick greens—drawn with energetic marks that feel closer to music than to botany.
From across the room, the piece reads bold: dark background, bright crown, strong anatomy. Up close, it becomes all texture—rubs, scratches, and stacked color that shows the hand and the time inside the image. The downcast gaze keeps the mood private, as if you’ve walked in on a quiet moment rather than a performance.
This is an ideal work for a bedroom, studio, or any space where you want intimacy with edge. It plays well with dark walls and warm lighting, and it looks especially sharp in a simple frame (matte black or natural wood) that lets the color do the talking.
Care note: oil pastel is best kept behind glass and out of direct sun.
Please find full art description on the artwork page.
