9” x 12”, Oil paint on canvas
Inspired by famous Hyperrealism artist Fabiano Millani, this is a painting reflecting upon his work. For this artwork, I used oil paint on canvas, hoping to depict the most realistic portrait possible. My goal in this piece was to mirror Fabiano Millani’s artistry and techniques, while also expanding my knowledge on the complexities of Hyperrealism. Hyperrealism is a form of artwork meant to depict the subject in the artwork as realistically as possible, attempting to make it appear real. The subject in this specific painting is my sister, who willingly allowed me to make this portrait of her. I named this piece “Unseen Joys”, because of the way that she is looking away but smiling. However, the artwork itself does not hold any specific meaning or foreshadowing. My main intention for this piece was simply to expand my skills and broaden my ability to work with oil paint, as well as study the art of Hyperrealism.