Hit The Ball Pastels

This mixed-media painting on card (29 × 42 cm) presents a raw, expressive figure caught in a moment of charged motion. The human form is deliberately distorted—elongated limbs, tilted posture, and exaggerated gestures—creating a sense of imbalance and emotional urgency rather than physical realism.
Layers of translucent washes and opaque marks reveal an intuitive working process, where revisions and overpainting remain visible. The palette oscillates between soft, almost fragile flesh tones and bold, assertive accents of yellow and red, heightening the psychological tension of the scene. The figure’s simplified facial features and mask-like eyes lend an ambiguous, introspective quality, while the surrounding space remains loosely defined, allowing the body to dominate the composition.
Balancing vulnerability and strength, the work draws on figurative expressionism, using the body as a vessel for feeling rather than representation. The result is a dynamic, emotionally charged piece that invites the viewer to engage with movement, gesture, and inner states rather than narrative clarity—an intimate yet powerful exploration of presence and energy.
I am imperfect—Sustainable up cycled white frame