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Cherylene Dyer

Royal Blue
Oil on canvas
Framed Size: 85 x 75 cm
£ 2,800.00
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Cherylene Dyer's 'Royal Blue' presents a striking portrait rendered with remarkable technical precision in oil on canvas. The subject, draped in a vibrant royal blue head covering that contrasts boldly...
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Cherylene Dyer's "Royal Blue" presents a striking portrait rendered with remarkable technical precision in oil on canvas. The subject, draped in a vibrant royal blue head covering that contrasts boldly with a delicate white dress, gazes back at the viewer with a contemplative expression that suggests both vulnerability and quiet strength. Dyer employs a masterful command of light and shadow, creating a luminous quality to the figure's skin against the neutral background. The composition is elegantly minimal, with the bottom portion of the canvas transitioning to textured brushwork that grounds the ethereal figure. The artist's controlled palette—dominated by the titular royal blue against warm beige and pristine white—creates a powerful visual tension that draws the viewer into this moment of stillness and introspection.

The Contemporary Portrait: Identity and Gaze
When displayed, this substantial work (85 x 75 cm framed) commands attention, creating a compelling focal point that brings a sense of human presence and emotional depth to any space. The portrait's direct gaze establishes an immediate connection with viewers, inviting them to consider questions of identity, presentation, and the layers we choose to reveal or conceal. Dyer's contribution to contemporary portraiture demonstrates how traditional oil painting techniques can be employed to create works of striking relevance and emotional resonance. The painting's scale and composition allow it to work beautifully in both intimate settings and larger spaces, where its contemplative mood and technical brilliance continue to reveal new subtleties with each viewing.
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