This painting was created with Oils on Canvas, my preferred medium.
I wanted to create a sence of romance within this picture. The lady is in deep thought of a new lover while holding a flower in her hands that was given to her during their last meeting.
I used dark colours for the figure itself but painted light reflections to hightlight the neck and face.
The only warm colour I used in this picture was on the red of the flower to make it stand out. Her long black dress also adds to the atmosphere of the painting.