Juan Francisco Ruiz

Tecnica: The portrait was created using colored pencils and markers, employing successive layers and controlled strokes to achieve smooth transitions in the skin, chromatic depth, and definition in the features. The combination of both techniques allows for a balance between precision and tonal richness, adding texture and luminosity to the overall composition.

Anno: 2025

Dimensione: 42 x 29,7 cm

Descrizione: The artwork presents a female portrait with a frontal gaze, enveloped in an ornamental veil that functions as a symbol of identity, protection, and inner connection. The decorative elements adorning the face and forehead evoke ritual and cultural references, creating a dialogue between the human and the symbolic.

Created with colored pencils and markers, the piece combines meticulous rendering of the skin and facial features with an intense and contrasting color palette. Layers of color allow for the construction of volume, texture, and luminosity, while the use of ornamentation introduces visual rhythm and reinforces the expressive character of the composition.

The gaze, direct and serene, becomes the central focus of the work, inviting the viewer to contemplation. Through a hyperrealistic language with symbolic elements, the work reflects on identity, spirituality, and the power of inner presence.