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I am thrilled to share my latest painting titled Benja which captures the vibrant spirit of a young man I have had the pleasure of knowing for the last two years. He is a wonderful person and a truly gifted athlete whose positive energy is contagious to everyone around him. Building a friendship with him and his fantastic mother has been a rewarding experience and I wanted to channel that connection into this specific work of art.
This portrait is a heartfelt gift for Benja's mother to celebrate the incredible young man he is becoming. I chose a bold color palette with a striking pink jersey and a deep blue bucket hat to anchor the composition while using high contrast tones to emphasize his joyful expression. The gritty and layered textures in the background reflect my artistic style while ensuring that his bright smile remains the focal point of the entire canvas.
This piece is actually one of two paintings I am creating to honor both of her children as a set. It has been a meaningful process to translate the bond I see in their family into a visual medium that they can keep in their home forever. I hope this painting serves as a lasting tribute to a great young athlete and a family that I have come to admire so much over these last two years.
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Michelle Alonso
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