Not Afraid - 18x24 Original Painting

Not Afraid
Original oil on canvas board, 18 × 24 inches
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Not Afraid is a portrait rooted in quiet confidence and emotional resolve. The figure’s upward gaze and slightly parted lips suggest forward motion—an inner decision made, a moment of self-trust captured just after doubt has passed. There is strength here, but it is unforced and deeply human.

Warm, luminous tones dominate the composition, with soft transitions of light across the face and hair lending a sense of intimacy and presence. The background remains understated, allowing the viewer to focus on expression and posture rather than narrative. The brushwork balances realism with painterly softness, giving the piece both immediacy and emotional depth.

Painted in oil on canvas board, Not Afraid speaks to self-possession and courage without spectacle. It is less about fearlessness as bravado and more about the calm certainty that comes from standing firmly in one’s own truth.

Original work. Signed by the artist.
Now held in a private collection.