(Negative) - (Original) Great Expectations ( 18 x 24 | Acrylic on Canvas, 2024)

Expectations near the end. A monochrome painting features a smiling woman with flowing hair, prominently showcasing her pregnant belly. The dark background contrasts sharply with the lighter tones used to highlight the woman's figure and facial features. In the "negative" style, I reverse the colors as I paint so that dark areas are light and vice versa. The goal is that when a negative filter is applied to the finished painting, the result approximates the original reference image. ****Purchase does not include exclusive rights to the image. The artist may still use the image and likeness for alternate mediums.