A young woman tilts her head toward the viewer, grinning with genuine, unposed ease. Freckles scatter across her nose and cheeks, a small gap shows between her front teeth, and her eyes crinkle slightly at the corners. Around her face, a mass of red curls spills out in broad, confident strokes of copper, vermilion, and burnt sienna, with deep brown shadows tucked underneath to give the hair weight.
The face is painted with soft, careful transitions, while the hair and background are loose and gestural. Behind her, a hazy wash of sage, cream, and gray suggests open air without spelling it out. Bare canvas at the edges keeps the surface fresh.
It’s a painting that feels like a warm afternoon, and it’s hard not to smile back.
Details
Original oil painting on linen panel
9"x12"
Signed and dated (Colligan ‘26)
Framed
Ships secured, insured, with a certificate of authenticity
Please note: colors may vary slightly between screens.
