Lying woman
by Mikhail Sol

There was a period in my life when I studied anatomy on muscular and lean men. Then, I spent a
significant amount of time searching for extremely thin girls for my graduation project,
and after that, I worked with just traditionally beautiful women. At that point, I wanted to
challenge myself with a
woman of such rich texture, where no matter how much paint you apply, it would never be enough. I explored the
possibilities of oil paint and my own abilities to answer the question of whether I could capture the essence of such a wonderful woman!
The central theme of the work focuses on the exploration of materialization and texture, where the artist seeks to convey the sensuality and complexity of form. By using thick brushstrokes and rich shades, I was able to create depth and realism in the image, highlighting the play of light and shadow. The painting "Lying Woman" is not only a visual exploration but also the result of an internal dialogue between the artist and his model.