In this portrait I wanted to capture a moment in time speaking with Smruti over a glass of wine. Her pose is relaxed, elegant, and at eye level with the viewer it is as if she is in intimate conversation. Her gaze is thoughtful and understanding. I used a more fluid painting style and relaxed pose reminiscent of Sargent portraits, but wanted the piece to feel contemporary with vibrant flesh tones, energetic brush strokes, and stylish clothing.

As an accessible exhibition, the Annual International Representational Exhibition opened up to online-only submissions this year.

The artist opted to exhibit this work online-only for your enjoyment.