Eva Elfie — A Caravaggesque Study in Light, Form, and Devotion
Mary Magdalen in Ecstasy — Reimagined
Inspired by Caravaggio’s Mary Magdalen in Ecstasy, the first portrait focuses on gesture, surrender, and interior emotion. I directed Eva into a pose defined by strong wrists and crossed fingers, her head gently fallen back against a near-black ground. The expression—simultaneously vulnerable and resolved—anchors the composition.
Executed in tenebrism, the image relies on an extreme economy of light. Highlights sculpt the face and hands while shadow envelops the frame, allowing emotion to surface through restraint. The result is a contemporary echo of Baroque devotion—intimate, suspended, and psychologically charged.
The Yellow Lady — Eastern European Resonance
Eva Elfie — A Caravaggesque Study in Light, Form, and Devotion
The second portrait draws on Eastern European devotional imagery and folk tradition. The yellow headscarf introduces warmth and symbolism—protection, memory, and sanctity—set against a deep, enveloping darkness. The light softens, the gaze steadies, and the figure becomes grounded and present.
Together, these portraits explore ecstasy and contemplation, release and stillness—unified by shadow as narrative form.
Fine Art Nude Lighting — Workshops
My approach to fine art nude portraiture is rooted in classical technique, intentional posing, and disciplined lighting. I teach fine art nude lighting workshops in Los Angeles, New York, and London, covering:
Tenebrism and low-key lighting control
Sculpting form with a single, motivated light source
Directing pose to convey narrative and emotion
Translating art-historical references into modern portraiture