Bliss

Bliss

Submerged in an intense field of painterly emerald green, a figure rests completely flat on his back. The grass appears brushed, nearly stroked with short, vertical lines, creating a thick, cushiony texture beneath him. His eyes are gently closed, suggesting deep contentment or slumber. His physique is athletic and lean, wearing only black trunks, and his arms stretch languidly out to his sides. The surface of his skin is defined by a sharp glare coming from above, catching the ridges of his ribs and the definition across his abdomen. This powerful illumination gives his torso a highly detailed, golden quality, making him appear almost molded out of clay. There is a palpable feeling of surrender here, a moment removed from the concerns of the world. He seems utterly absorbed by the earth below him, finding a perfect solitude in the softness of the field. It is a highly intimate portrait exploring pure, unburdened relaxation.