Picasso's Petronella by Danielle Ducheine

About "Picasso's Petronella"

by Danielle Ducheine

About the artwork

In this colourful portrait, meet Picasso's Petronella. A woman with guts. Big eyes that look straight at you. Lips that show a hint of rebellion. Her face is made up of powerful planes and organic shapes. A mix of pink, magenta, warm yellow and punchy turquoise. Above her head a playful garland of flowers. A quiet hint that life may be celebrated.

This work once began as a classic, modest portrait. Beautiful, but quiet. Yet I sensed there was more to her. As if softly whispering that she wanted to transform. I allowed her to emerge again. More exuberant. More powerful. Freer. With the energy of my colourful world.

The atmosphere I want to set is warm and full of life. The feeling you get when you finally choose for yourself. When you dare to shine. This portrait is effervescent. It gives strength. And above all: fun.

The message is personal for me. Petronella stands for transformation. For growth. For women who don't stay small. For those who say: I am here. That resonates with my own journey. From tentative to unapologetic colour.

I work with layers of paint, intuitive lines and surprising details. If you look longer, you always discover something new. Little secrets that only reveal themselves later.

Picasso's Petronella is a real eye-catcher. She makes an interior unique. She brings energy into the house. And she whispers every day: celebrate yourself and celebrate life.