watercolor on paper, 11 x 14 inches

Curly Locks – Original Contemporary Figurative Painting

Curly Locks is an expressive figurative painting that celebrates texture, movement, and individuality through bold mark-making and soft, intimate form. The figure reclines comfortably, surrounded by a halo of vivid red curls rendered in looping, energetic lines that bring vitality and focus to the composition.

Gentle flesh tones and loose washes contrast with the dynamic hair, creating a balance between calm presence and visual excitement. The relaxed pose and direct gaze invite connection, while the expressive style emphasizes personality and self-possession over realism.

This artwork is ideal for collectors seeking modern figurative art, body-positive paintings, or expressive portrait work with emotional warmth. Curly Locks works beautifully in bedrooms, living spaces, studios, or interiors that appreciate contemporary art with character and confidence.