| This oil painting portrays a modern-day Mexican goddess bathed in golden light, wearing a vivid Aztec-patterned sombrero that radiates with cultural symbolism. Her face emerges from the shadows, calm and regal, while the dramatic lighting sculpts her form with warmth and mystery. The sombrero, rich in geometric colour, feels like a crown—honouring heritage and identity. I wanted the lighting to do most of the talking here, creating contrast and atmosphere while keeping things soft and dramatic. The mix of light and shadow, presence and mystery. Mostly, I just focused on capturing a feeling—warmth, strength, and quiet beauty. |
