Study

[ Furl Series #03]     |     2024 Media: oils and cold wax Substrate: cradled birch panel prepared with acrylic gesso and acrylic medium Dimensions: (framed) 17.5in H x 17.5in W x 2in D(unframed) 16in H x 16in W x 1.625in D   What am I looking at?  Subject: A male figure rests in a relaxed squat position, his curved back towards the viewer. His arms are forward, and his head is turned towards the lighter side of the painting, as if he is observing or studying something before him. Texture: Texture in this painting is predominantly dark, and has elements of weaving, carpets, or textiles.  Primary colors: Earth colors, grey, and light neutrals.   How big is it?  This is the approximate scale of a 16x16" painting, compared to a person who is 5' 8" tall: