Richard Emil Miller 2017

Andrey Allakhverdov painted ‘Richard Emil Miller’ using oil on canvas, we don’t have a date for you. It’s a painting that invites you into the studio, where process and performance meet. There's a real intimacy in the way the paint is applied. Look how the brushstrokes are visible, almost like you can see the artist’s hand moving across the canvas. The colors are rich and saturated, especially in the deep reds of the flowers and the vibrant purples in the background. These choices create a visual drama, drawing you into the scene. The artist’s blue tunic, with its swirls of darker blues and greens, contrasts with the red palette that he holds in his left hand. The palette has a kind of fleshy quality which is echoed in the sitter’s face in the portrait on the wall. The colors and textures make the artist’s presence so tangible. This reminds me of Fairfield Porter, who also painted portraits of artists in their studios, capturing the everyday intimacy of the artist’s world. Ultimately, a painting like this isn't about one single interpretation; it’s about an ongoing conversation.