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Venice Model

Randy Wheeler
  • 36 × 48 in | 91.4 × 121.9 cm

  • Oil on linen

  • $3,000.00

  • 20% to benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
  • Prices listed do not include shipping and tax.
  • Available for shipping and/or pickup after the exhibit closes on June 30.
A young woman seated against a minimalist backdrop. The piece employs a restricted color palette to focus on texture and form, reflecting a moment of solitude or introspection.

A young woman sitting on a simple wooden chair, her gaze directed away from the viewer, lending a sense of introspection to the scene. The background, a stark depiction of a cityscape seen through a large window, contrasts sharply with the soft, detailed rendering of the model. The monochromatic palette, primarily shades of brown and cream, focuses attention on the textural contrasts between the smoothness of the walls and floor and the detailed textures of the woman’s clothing and hair.

The use of light and shadow is subtle yet effective, highlighting the woman’s thoughtful expression and casual posture. Her clothing, casual and slightly worn, juxtaposed with her delicate pose, adds to the narrative of a quiet moment captured in time. The composition utilizes the window frame to draw the eye towards the model, making her the clear focal point of the work.

“a solitary figure, enveloped in her own thoughts.”

“…serenity and depth.”

“…modern solitude.”

Venice Model by Randy Wheeler