With Back to School, I wanted to capture the familiar, buzzing anticipation of a new season of learning, fresh routines, and creative discovery.
The composition is built around a bright, optimistic palette of sunny yellows, fresh lime greens, and crisp whites, punctuated by playful blocks of turquoise and vertical strokes of vibrant pink. Thick impasto adds a tangible, textured relief across the canvas surface, giving each color field a distinct, structural weight.
Working in oil on canvas, the woven fabric grips the heavy paint application, emphasizing the energetic rhythm of the piece. Back to School is about structure, youthful optimism, and the excitement of starting fresh.
