Karl Fjellstrom, enjoys using dramatic lighten effects and facial expression to create emotions. And by using his "extreme cropping" method, he adds more immediacy to the composition. Fjellstrom takes photos of his friends and lovers for reference, draws them out onto hand stretched canvas and then paints them using real live brushes and oil paints just like the old skool' masters of the renaissance era. There is no digital transfers or photo manipulation in the execution of these crazy real works of art. Karl is drawn to the mystery and beauty of the human form, particularly faces, nice lighting, ad depth-of-focus (a attribute used in photography where an object appears in sharp focus while another is all blurry). The meaning or feeling is left up to the viewer. This canvas measures a massive 16 x 20 x .75. with frame Since these are original one of a kinda paintings, they are non-returnable or refundable. Images is copyrighted under Fjellstrom 2008 and any reproduction will force the artist to take the criminal to the smack down hotel. . . For purchase information, please call 206.749.9167 or email