This digital artwork shows an expressive portrait illustration of an elderly woman, rendered in a style reminiscent of vector art or a digital painting technique with heavy contour lines. The portrait is composed of a rich shading of colour areas and dark contours that emphasise the facial structure, wrinkles and texture of the skin. The woman wears a bright blue shirt that contrasts with the more earthy and warm skin tones of her face and neck. Her silver-grey hair is loosely styled and subtly catches the light, adding extra depth to the portrait.
The background is an even, bright blue sky that gradually transitions from light to dark blue, which puts the full emphasis on the subject and evokes a sense of calm and openness. The woman's gaze is serious and slightly upwards, suggesting a sense of determination, reflection or hope.
The artist has adopted a stylised and somewhat abstract approach in which each plane of colour is surrounded by dark lines, giving the work a cartoonish or topographical look. This technique highlights not only the woman's physical features but also her character and life experience.
The work seems both a tribute to old age and individuality, effectively using the digital medium to express emotion and complexity. The combination of colour, line and digital precision makes this portrait a powerful and layered work of art.
Address: Terschelling, Netherlands
Digital artwork from your own photo
Finished on: 4 June 2025
I think the world is beautiful in many ways. I want to show that with my work. I make my subjects sparkle extra with idealisation... Read more…