The textured surface envelops her with a tactile energy, the brushwork dynamic in its movement and nuance, conjuring the presence of a mythic sentinel caught in a moment of spiritual assertion. Positioned behind her, a circular form reminiscent of a luminous moon introduces a contrasting, stable focal point that frames the figure’s silhouette, amplifying the sense of a metaphysical narrative unfolding. This interplay of elements invites reflection on themes of vigilance, protection, and transcendence, grounded in an intimate study of the female form as a vessel of resilience and ethereal strength rather than mere symbolism. The composition’s balance between abstraction and figuration maintains a tension that honors both the corporeal and the spiritual dimensions inherent in the subject.

Stephen Moody

Guardian Angel

Inner Glow

Contemplation

This work resonates as a visual narrative of reunion and affection, articulated through the poised simplicity of gesture and color. It captures the vulnerability and strength found in companionship, floating within a moment of calm intensity where the light of shared presence quietly reverberates.

Reunited

The composition presents a solitary female form immersed in a chiaroscuro environment where flame-toned hues of red and orange surge against a profound darkness. The figure’s upper torso is rendered with deliberate illumination, drawing attention to the bare chest and the graceful extension of the arms, while her face remains deliberately undefined, emphasizing an archetypal presence rather than individual identity. Swirling drapery in vivid red encircles her, its rhythm and texture suggesting continuous motion and an intrinsic vitality that pulses through the canvas.

Savannah

Within the swirling depths of movement and color, "Geisha" takes form where flame and shadow entwine in a hypnotic dance. The figure emerges, a fluid spirit clothed in vibrant strokes of red, purple, and orange, caught mid-motion as if suspended between reality and dream. The darkness around her reveals the intensity of her presence, where every brushstroke pulses with the graceful rhythm and elegance of the Geisha’s art, yet distilled into an abstract, almost otherworldly essence. This piece is part of my ongoing exploration of the Female Form—a series where vibration and energy move beyond sight to create a space of profound healing. Step close and feel the beating heart of "Geisha," where passion burns not just on canvas, but within the silent spaces between each fiery sweep of color.

Geisha

Jeté captures a moment suspended between motion and stillness, where the discipline of classical dance intersects with the architecture of space. Within a long, vaulted corridor, the figure of a dancer poised in an arabesque commands the composition, her black attire contrasting sharply against the corridor’s warm illumination. The interplay of light and shadow, cast by tall marble pillars, articulates a rhythm that echoes the dancer’s extended limbs and flowing hair, creating a dialogue between human form and constructed environment.

Jeté

Violet Reverie presents a harmonious blend of figuration and abstraction, where the human form is both revealed and concealed through the interplay of fabric and texture. The composition centers on a female figure whose sensual contours emerge subtly beneath a cascade of richly textured material, rendered in tones ranging from deep pinks and reds to gentle oranges. This palette evokes a warm, intimate environment that invites contemplation rather than overt expression.

Violet Reverie

Within the boundless cosmos of my imagination, "La Liberté" takes form that dances between realms of dreams and reality. Here, in an ethereal flow of movement, an abstract dancer emerges, her figure alive with the hues of sundown—vivid oranges, warm yellows, and profound purples swirl with an intensity that beckons the spirit. Against the backdrop of shadowed mystery, her outstretched arms invite you into a realm where energy, creation, and color collide in a perpetual motion of liberation. This piece, a vibrant yet enigmatic chapter in my Female Art Form series, weaves a symphony of golds and yellows, each layered with a soft, glowing glaze that illuminates the essence of dance’s elusive freedom. Step into this dynamic realm where stillness trembles into motion, and discover the secrets whispered between the veils of light and shadow. Let your imagination soar amidst the enigmatic allure of "La Liberté," where the dance of creation knows no bounds.

La Liberté

Entity emerges from a realm between form and formlessness—a figure shaped by swirling currents of deep purples and blues, drifting within an intense red atmosphere that pulses with a glowing vitality. The edges dissolve, movement captured in the very texture of oil on canvas, inviting a meditation on presence that is not fixed but fluid, elusive yet profoundly felt. This piece is born from my ongoing exploration of the male art form, where identity unfolds through transformation and color becomes a vessel for what lies beyond visible reality. Here, the figure is less a portrait and more an enigma—an entity suspended in time, inviting you to enter a space where emotion and intuition intertwine without constraint.

Entity

Roux emerges from a confluence of movement and color, an abstract embodiment of the male form that resists definition yet commands presence. The vivid reds, oranges, and yellows ripple against a darkened, textured field—an energy caught between flame and shadow. In this side profile, the figure’s contours unfold like a whispered incantation, where the absence of a defined head invites the viewer into a space beyond the corporeal, reaching toward something elemental and elusive. This work is a dialogue with vibration itself, an exploration of how fluidity and intensity intertwine to evoke both form and feeling. Roux is part of a continuing meditation on the body as a vessel for energy and transformation, to be read not only in shape but in the layered resonance of color and motion.

Roux

In "Barqan," I delve into the enigmatic presence of the Jin known as the ‘Black King’—Al-Malik Al-Aswad. This oil on canvas measures 32 by 50 inches, where the figure’s talisman intricately weaves through the composition, accompanied by extraordinary helpers that hint at otherworldly forces. Barqan is not a mere myth; he is a teacher of dark magic, commanding the shadows with knowledge meant to challenge and harm. Through rich, vibrant color and decisive brushwork, the painting emanates a potent energy that lingers beyond the surface, inviting you into a realm where the unseen and the arcane take form. This work continues my exploration of powerful male archetypes, capturing an intensity both unsettling and captivating.

Barqan

Angélique emerges upon a 24 by 40-inch canvas, an oil-swathed interplay of abstract expressionism and form, where texture commands the surface like ancient scripture etched in pigment. At the heart lies an angelic figure, whose presence is neither serene nor withdrawn, but charged with a restless vibrancy born in the meeting of color and movement.

Angelique

This composition invites contemplation through the subtle interplay of form and color, centering on a solitary female figure seated with her back exposed. The figure’s upper torso is unveiled, framed by loosely gathered hair that suggests ease and quiet restraint. A deep crimson cloth is carefully arranged around her waist, its rich hue resonating against a backdrop of layered, fiery tones—shades of red, orange, and golden yellow—that create a compelling visual warmth. The application of oil paint is intentionally textured, lending a tactile quality that enhances the depth and emotional presence of the scene without resorting to overt detail.

Stephen Moody

collection: Modern

Material

Medium

Type

Sizes

Orientations

Dimensions

Colors