The subject is contemplating the light as we contemplate her. The image is painted on an aluminum panel. I love the way paint takes to the metallic surface. The aluminum reflects back light and adds illumination through the painting surface.

These panels were professionally prepared for the artist; the solid metal surface is laminated to a wooden panel.

After painting it was sealed with professional museum-quality varnish. The metal itself is an organic product which may develop a patina over time. This is a natural process which will only add interest to the piece.