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I painted this as a tribute to warrior women everywhere—to the ones who lead with power, endure with grace, and never ask permission to exist boldly. Penthesilea, the Amazon queen of myth, represents both strength and tragedy. While working on this, I felt a deep respect rise up in me. This wasn’t just about myth—it was about every woman who’s had to fight harder just to be seen.
The figure is rendered in grayscale with a muscular, almost marble-like finish. She looks away, posture rigid, framed by pillars against a blood-red background that radiates heat and defiance. The light and shadows sculpt her body like stone, echoing classical sculpture while still feeling alive. The contrast is stark, giving her a commanding presence in the frame—part relic, part rebellion.
I painted this as a tribute to warrior women everywhere—to the ones who lead with power, endure with grace, and never ask permission to exist boldly. Penthesilea, the Amazon queen of myth, represents both strength and tragedy. While working on this, I felt a deep respect rise up in me. This wasn’t just about myth—it was about every woman who’s had to fight harder just to be seen.
The figure is rendered in grayscale with a muscular, almost marble-like finish. She looks away, posture rigid, framed by pillars against a blood-red background that radiates heat and defiance. The light and shadows sculpt her body like stone, echoing classical sculpture while still feeling alive. The contrast is stark, giving her a commanding presence in the frame—part relic, part rebellion.