Elegance by Rob Hefferan

You will notice how unique this piece is to the collection, as the figurative subject is at the forefront of the painting and is much closer to the viewer that other additions are.

This is fantastic as we can begin to see the process involved in creating his realistic figurative subjects.

For example, draw your eye to the attention to detail Hefferan creates through his effortless brush strokes, in particular, the centre of the female's back and how the light hits and travels down her spine.

You can also see how the contrast in painting style emerges, with small, intricate detailed strokes creating the form of the figure, to that of the more loser and expressive marks composing a dramatic backdrop - almost setting the stage for the woman to situate herself in.

The title really speaks for itself and is certainly fitting for the visual in front of us. As you'll agree, this is a real step forward for the artist's vision.

An original based on this scene and slightly reworked has been painted by Rob and called simply 'Elegance - Original.'

Staring out of the window, with her back towards the viewer, this is certainly a signature piece from the artist Hefferan and is instantly recognisable as one within his collection.

The sheer grace and elegance of the piece is timeless and so will make a perfect Mounted Giclee to hang within the home.

The heavy use of fabric is painted extraordinarily, with each stroke providing a layer, contributing the weight of the material in each colour portrayed.

Where the light shines through the window, the area of skin on show has a light and fresh feel, making the subject seem almost angelic in her appearance.

This is a real step forward for the artist's way of creating and makes for a wonderful purchase.