Eirik den Raude

Observaciones:

This painting is special to me in general as it is my favorite portrayal of my boyfriend, but it is particularly special right now because it was actually created under similar circumstances - I made the painting inside our tiny apartment in Florence, with the model setup taking up the kitchen and my painting setup taking up the living room. This, of course, made for a more intimate portrait, but it also, unbeknownst to me at the time, prepared me as an artist for the situation we find ourselves in now! The painting also now reminds me of what matters most to me; it reminds me that I can make sacrifices and need not venture out as much during these hard times so long as love, not just for the subject but also for my family, friends, and even myself, serves as my unwavering foundation.