{"product_id":"conviction-giclee-prints-copy","title":"Conviction (Giclee Prints)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAntonio by Stephen Carlisle, June 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSigned and numbered limited edition giclee prints on rag, 1\" borders, deckled edge, available in four sizes (please see below). Custom sizes and canvas prints available by request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis vibrant portrait features a close-up, abstracted face emerging from a heavily textured, cool-toned background. The composition balances high-contrast blocks of warm light against deep, saturated shadows, emphasizing the underlying structural anatomy of the subject.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: Bold, deliberate oil pastel applications create strong boundaries between color fields rather than soft gradients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: The left background features a dense, cross-hatched pattern of purples and reds, giving the surrounding negative space a restless, vibrating energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eColor Palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: A striking contrast is established between the fiery yellows and oranges illuminating the face and the deep blues, plums, and purples that recede into shadow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: Sharp, theatrical chiaroscuro lighting hits the left side of the face, casting the right side into dramatic, deep-blue shadow.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMood Assessment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe piece carries an intense, introspective, and enigmatic mood. The direct, unblinking gaze towards the viewer feels both assertive and deeply private, while the stark separation of light and dark suggests a thematic exploration of duality, hidden thoughts, or internal conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis portrait aligns with the signature aesthetic of expressionist artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eStephen Carlisle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, whose work explores intense emotion, high-vibration color theory, and raw tactile texture using oil pastels on canvas. When contextualized within his broader portfolio, this piece highlights his deliberate mastery of the medium and represents a distinct psychological pivot in his figurative work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis piece takes the signature technical elements of Carlisle's style—the heavy waxy application of oil pastels and non-naturalistic color choices—and redirects them away from outward celebration. By shifting the color weight to deep blues and purples, it captures a quieter, more haunting, and fiercely private vignette of queer expressionism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephen Carlisle Art","offers":[{"title":"8 x 10\" $30","offer_id":54066535235768,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 x 16\" $50","offer_id":54066535268536,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 x 20\" $80","offer_id":54066535301304,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 x 30\" $160","offer_id":54066535334072,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2503\/4424\/files\/1899BF1B-7D97-45DB-9E29-C623EB95494A.jpg?v=1788973442","url":"https:\/\/u1hmhq-ne.myshopify.com\/products\/conviction-giclee-prints-copy","provider":"Stephen Carlisle Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}