Acrylic Expressive Hand-Painted On Canvas (Shadow)

What is The Shadow about?

The painting is a play of light and darkness. A candle glows and drips beside a few leaning books, and the warm light from the flame spreads into a dark surround. The contrast between the bright candle and the shadowed corners is the subject, as much as the objects themselves.

How are the books and candle painted?

The books lean against one another in dark browns and warm reds, while the candle is picked out in yellow and cream, with green touches here and there. The acrylic colours blend into each other on the canvas, and the matte finish keeps the dark areas deep rather than shiny.

Who painted it?

Dr. Priyanka Srivastava, an artist of the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath in Bangalore. This piece is one of her still-life works, built around ordinary objects and the mood that light gives them.

What is its size and medium?

It is acrylic on canvas and measures 16 x 24 inches. It suits a study wall, a library corner, a bedroom, or the space above a writing desk or bookshelf, where the subject feels at home.

Does it come in a frame?

No, The Shadow is sold unframed. You can choose a frame that suits the warm browns and reds, or hang it unframed for a simpler look on a plain wall.

What kind of interiors does it suit?

The deep browns and warm reds sit well in rooms with dark wood, leather, brass or warm lighting, and in reading rooms or quiet corners. In a pale room it becomes a strong focal point because of its dark background, so give it a wall where it is not competing with other busy pieces.