Ballerina Shadows is a beautiful, Grecian portrait of the human body in motion that is at once supremely sophisticated, as well as endearingly playful. Built out of contrasts, heavy lines, and a careful attention to composition and the use of negative space, this painting will make a winning addition to nearly any home, and will be enjoyed by its inhabitants for years to come. This original canvas painting showcases three separate human figures. Each of these figures is frozen in a moment of movement. All three of the people present are leaping through the air, their arms extended overhead, and their legs extended horizontally, making for an interesting composition. The figures each exhibit a different moment progression in the leap, their positions vary just slightly, making the piece all the more interesting. The three figures are painted primarily in black, with white lines emphasizing the most sumptuous curves and lines of their bodies. This style of application harkens back to the styles that dominated ancient Mediterranean urns and other pieces of functional art. The background of Ballerina Shadows is a very minimalistic and neutrally colored ones. Present in the background are simple, relatively unadorned shades of white and light brown. At the far left and right reaches of the piece, the background colors darken to a deeper brown, and vertical lines stretch across the piece in white and black, curving just slightly to add emphasis to the activity taking place in the center of the piece. The overall impressions created by Ballerina Shadows are of grace and simplicity, and it is likely these warm feelings will extend to any area in which this painting is hung.
The artist of Ballerina Shadows was very adept at crafting a layout for this painting that would perfectly match the expansiveness of the subject matter. This painting is comprised of five different canvas panels. Each of these panels is rectangular in shape, yet the sizes vary considerably, growing larger in the center of the piece, and growing more diminutive as they move outward. This design accentuates the figures in the foreground and their spectacular movement. If you find yourself moved by any or all of the components of this piece, you may want to explore our
Traditional Painting gallery for similar pieces. If you are especially interested in the unique perspective provided in Ballerina Shadows, you will also enjoy pieces such as
Dual Jazz.
Read the
Canvas Painting Guarantee for your abstract canvas painting. We ensure that your painting, Ballerina Shadows, will arrive in pristine condition and ready to hang on your wall. All abstract art is hand painted and typically ships within 24 hours. If you have any questions feel free to email us at Support@CanvasPaintings.com.
292
