Oh that’s a cute one, 2022

oil on panel
20”x 16” (51cm x 41cm)

Oh that’s a cute one: a title that needs no explanation… just look at this little guy! Though the composition and color palette are relatively minimal, that is exactly what allows for the wealth of texture and pigment to be the center of attention and endows the teddy bear with a charming liveliness. He is an adorable testament to the power of a less-is-more painting approach.

The background is rendered in an even brayered layer, showing off the pure beauty of the luxurious blue color - a complex and careful mix of high-end oil pigments. It is a wonderful complement to the rich brown fur which greatly benefited from an economy of line: a few well-placed brushstrokes were all that was needed to get his form just right, completed with a vibrant green bow and a playful pink tongue... oohhh he is So cute! ;)