She Loves Me Not

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Ink and Watercolor on Paper

The original drawing is 8.5×9.5 inches (unframed) and is signed and dated by the artist.

She Loves Me Not is an ink and watercolor portrait exploring the quiet aches of unrequited love. Deep blacks and soft grayscale washes create a dramatic, intimate composition centered around a single illuminated eye - an emotional anchor that reflects longing and vulnerability. Bright yellow petal shapes lay beneath the eye, echoing the familiar childhood ritual of “she loves me…she loves me not” and symbolizes hopes that never fully bloom.

The contrast between the shadowed left side of the face and the softly rendered right side heightens the emotional tension, blending bold ink lines with gentle watercolor textures. This piece is ideal for viewers who appreciate expressive portraiture, symbolic storytelling , and artwork that invites thoughtful reflection.

Styles: Contemporary Portraiture, Expressionism, Modern Minimalism

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Ink and Watercolor on Paper

The original drawing is 8.5×9.5 inches (unframed) and is signed and dated by the artist.

She Loves Me Not is an ink and watercolor portrait exploring the quiet aches of unrequited love. Deep blacks and soft grayscale washes create a dramatic, intimate composition centered around a single illuminated eye - an emotional anchor that reflects longing and vulnerability. Bright yellow petal shapes lay beneath the eye, echoing the familiar childhood ritual of “she loves me…she loves me not” and symbolizes hopes that never fully bloom.

The contrast between the shadowed left side of the face and the softly rendered right side heightens the emotional tension, blending bold ink lines with gentle watercolor textures. This piece is ideal for viewers who appreciate expressive portraiture, symbolic storytelling , and artwork that invites thoughtful reflection.

Styles: Contemporary Portraiture, Expressionism, Modern Minimalism

Each original is signed and dated by the artist.

Archival giclee prints faithfully reproduce the tone and texture of the original drawings. Printed on a museum-quality, acid free paper, each print is signed, numbered, and includes a certificate of authenticity.

Originals and prints ship in rigid, flat-protective archival sleeves or tubular packaging.

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