Hunza Man (Study 1), 29.7 x 42 cm, Mixed Media on Paper.
After hiking to cross a frozen section of Attabad Lake we stopped in a village. One of the people who I was lucky enough to travel with asked if I wanted some tea.
The chai wallah was in a small shed-like structure and had a solemn face with strong characteristics.
Hunza Man (Study 1), detail.
In this study I've broken some basic conventions of watercolour painting. I wanted to find a way to push the expressive portrait further and also a new way to make layers of meaning that match my ideas.
I always like to hear what people think. So feel free to leave your opinions or questions in the comments section.