This is an original oil painting on wood panel. The sides have been painted dark so it is ready to hang (no need for a frame). Artist Statement: The intimate experience of being alone is something I have been interested in for quite some time. It is something that is familiar to all of us, yet uncomfortable for some. My work is focused on exposing this shared experience on a universal level. I paint intimate moments. Moments that might seem mundane or insignificant, but that I find to be the true essence of our existence. I paint both entwined couples and solo figures in emotionally captivating positions. My loose, expressive painting style is meant to further illustrate the intangible yet complex emotions that we experience as individuals. I create layers of oil paint to mask or encroach upon the subjects, creating an ambiguous reality. I like the idea of a color representing someone being enveloped by the space they are in, so that is what a lot of my paintings are dealing with: the weight of space. For more about my work, please visit www.meredithoneal.com