*Alexandra*

Alexandra is a 20 by 16 inch oil painting showing a young girl standing with her back to the viewer. She wears a blue swimsuit with a skirt and pink shoes, and a pink cap. The textured background suggests sand and natural shadows, providing contrast to the bright colors of her clothes and hair. This piece came from a commission, and I focused on the interplay between the vibrant figure and the neutral, rough surface beneath her feet.