By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
“Love is in the Air”. Nude couple in embrace. Original drawing with blue ultramarine tempera on paper.
Size 27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm . Shipped rolled in a tube, well packed, from Florida.
This particular piece is in my studio in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Other pieces are in my other studios in Europe, or in NY.
"Love is in the Air" is a deeply romantic and dynamic piece that introduces a fresh energy to the artist’s series. The depiction of a couple in an embrace, set against the context of a beach, departs from the more introspective and solitary works we’ve seen, celebrating connection, movement, and passion instead. The use of ultramarine on ochre paper enhances the emotional resonance, with the warm-toned background adding a sense of vitality and balance to the cool blue tones.
The ochre background imbues the piece with a sunlit, earthy warmth that contrasts beautifully with the intensity of ultramarine. This palette evokes the ambiance of a beach—sun, sand, and the vast blue expanse of the sky and sea—further immersing the viewer in the setting. The artist's characteristic loose, gestural brushstrokes create a sense of movement and spontaneity that perfectly captures the physical and emotional energy of the embrace. The drips and splatters add vibrancy and suggest the spray of waves or sand kicked up in the moment.
The composition is full of life and movement. The way the man holds the woman, lifting her off the ground, conveys a sense of weightlessness, joy, and passion. Her suspended position, with one leg slightly bent and her body leaning toward him, gives the piece a romantic fluidity. Their embrace and the kiss...
Category
2010s Contemporary Tempera Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
