{"product_id":"ermias-giclee-prints-copy","title":"Ermias (Giclee Prints)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eErmias by Stephen Carlisle, June 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSigned and numbered limited edition giclee prints on archival rag, 1 inch borders, deckled edges, available in four standard sizes (please see below). Custom sizes and canvas prints available by request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe portrait \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eErmias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by Stephen Carlisle is an emotionally resonant work of expressionist portraiture that balances technical texture with a profound sense of human dignity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eVibrant Color Palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: The skin tones are rendered through a brilliant, non-traditional arrangement of hot magenta, fiery orange, deep violet, and pure white highlights. These warm, hyper-saturated tones directly contrast with the cool, electric blue shadowing around the eyes and temples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eTextural Impasto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: Executed in oil pastel on a textured canvas, the medium's thick, waxy texture is highly visible. Carlisle leaves deliberate, unblended strokes that function as directional lines, accentuating the natural folds, wrinkles, and character lines of the subject's face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMetallic Horizon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: The solid, shimmering gold background is textured with short, multi-directional strokes. This choice elevates the portrait, reminiscent of classical religious icons or Byzantine mosaics, by placing the modern subject against a timeless, glowing void.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eDignified Serenity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: Despite the high-contrast, energetic color choices, the overall mood is deeply calm and grounded. The subject's slight, subtle upturn of the lips and relaxed brow suggest peace, wisdom, and life experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ePiercing Intimacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: The eyes serve as the psychological anchor of the piece. By capturing clear, white reflection points in the pupils, Carlisle creates an intense, soulful eye contact that feels deeply intimate and directly engages the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCelebratory Vitality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e: The use of radiant colors rather than realistic skin tones infuses the subject with an internal light. The mood is not sorrowful or weathered by age; instead, it celebrates the vibrance, warmth, and resilience of a life fully lived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephen Carlisle Art","offers":[{"title":"8 x 10\" $30","offer_id":54059525636280,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 x 16\" $50","offer_id":54059525669048,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 x 20\" $80","offer_id":54059525701816,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 x 30\" $160","offer_id":54059525734584,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2503\/4424\/files\/847FA885-A57E-4C87-ABEF-1AF0E8502F21.png?v=1788906590","url":"https:\/\/u1hmhq-ne.myshopify.com\/products\/ermias-giclee-prints-copy","provider":"Stephen Carlisle Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}