Original Mixed Media painting by Waynesville, NC artist Carol Fetty
14x11 in watercolor paper on cradle board 1.5 in side with frame.
Materials: charcoal and oil paint
Created 2025
In this hauntingly graceful composition, a woman's pale visage emerges from a field of rich reds and deep shadows. Her eyes are gently closed, as if lost in memory or caught in a moment of inward silence. The vivid floral textures, which crown her head and flow across her garment, evoke both strength and softness - suggesting a deep connection to nature and emotion. The stark contrast between her ivory skin and the surrounding bold crimson hues heightens the intensity of the piece while allowing her expression to speak volumes in stillness. With a delicate balance and poetic restraint, this painting invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and feel the quiet power of vulnerability,
