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Prom
Series - Click
Image for Details
For over a year, I labored over 7 full-length portraits depicting prom girls at various stages of the experience: fitting a dress, taking photos with mom, posing for the official photo, etc. The viewer also takes the place of a different character: boyfriend, prom photographer, parent, etc. Many elements from historical portraits (columns, flower's, small dogs, etc) have been given a contemporary and specifically American revision. Color was a big focus of the series. I was tired of painting Velasquez grays and really amped up my palette, which seemed appropriate considering the gaudy dresses. They were recently exhibited at an actual senior prom.
Click the image below to view the exhibition:
