Eleanor

The artwork presents a serene and contemplative scene featuring a woman standing amidst lush greenery, seemingly enveloped by nature. She is dressed in a long, white gown with a striking blue patterned robe draped over it, which adds a rich contrast to the predominantly green background. The play of light is masterfully rendered, as it filters through the foliage, illuminating the woman's face and upper body with a warm, gentle glow. Her closed eyes and relaxed posture evoke a sense of calm and introspection, suggesting a moment of quiet reflection or connection with the natural surroundings. The brushwork is soft and fluid, contributing to the overall dreamlike quality of the piece.

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Biography

Richard Kimball Jolley, American oil painter, b. 1954 –

R.K. Jolley graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Fine Art, and has been painting professionally for 38 years.

Jolley has a strong attraction to rich, tonal color, expressed in a variety of
styles, particularly, realism, tonalism, and impressionism.

He paints a wide range of subjects including, landscape, figurative, wildlife,
birds, and an occasional non-representative work.

His paintings can be found in collections throughout the United States and
abroad.

Artist’s Statement

What inspires me are, those fleeting moments of patterns of light.

I believe I am mainly influenced by tonalism and impressionism. For the most part, what concerns me the most when creating a work of art is, good color, believable light quality, and making strong, interesting value proportions. I apply these principles to all my subjects, whether they are realistic portrayals or non-representative works.