This piece has been waiting for too long to get finished (I am battling hard my tendency to stray!) Digging the more impressionistic brush strokes. #patriciaariel #contemporaryfigurativeart #contemporaryrealism #imaginativerealism #oilpainting

"Seiva" ("sap" in Portuguese) was created during a time of reflections about how humankind often needs challenging times to find truth. A flowering branch blooms from the blood in a sickle, symbolizing the regeneration that often comes from pain and sacrifice. Oil on canvas, 18 X 24 inches.

In Greek myth, the Moirae are entities who control destiny and the lifespan of mortals. Clotho is the youngest of the Moirae, the one who spins the thread of life. I have always imagined her as a child, as innocent-like as cunning. "The Spinner", graphite, white charcoal, ink on paper. 12 x 12.

I have always dealt with symbolism in drawings but never brought it to the canvas, so, why not to give it a chance? I also plan on bringing some color to the realistic elements, which is something new to me, although still keeping my palette to a minimum. Let's see what I can conjure up. 🧙

Graphite done. Now to the ink embellishments. Illustration for my musical project first single's cover. 😁

In order to create some structure I have tried to put all the things into a cohesive body of work, but it has proved almost impossible. Finally I realized that I create what I create and I cannot limit myself into niches or a certain identity for the sake of "branding".

At the moment I am working on different projects that include visual arts, music, writing, and creative mentorship. I have always been involved with different things at the same time. It creates constant stimulation, which I crave, but it can be a bit overwhelming at times.

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