In the age of digital art, AI creations, and new works pushing the line of what can even be considered art, portrait paintings have held their own and proven just how captivating they are to the viewer for hundreds of years. Some of the most famous artworks in the world to date are portrait paintings, which might make us as viewers seem a bit self-absorbed, but really they’re one of the only ways for us to capture an essence so unique to a person and point in time. No other subject can do it quite as well, which is why when we stumbled upon Andrew Cadima‘s portraiture work, we were yet again entranced by this side of the art world.
Andrew Cadima is an artist based out of Northern California whose medium of choice is oil painting. Interestingly enough, he spent a large portion of his life as a composer and his music has been played by many soloists and ensembles that you can learn more about here. Andrew then turned to painting, and he’s definitely been awarded equal talent in this new artistic endeavor. It’s been a few years now and it’s safe to say that his style has emerged, and although his subject matter isn’t consistent, we were enchanted by his monochromatic portraits. Born out of colors like purple, blue, and oftentimes red, these portraits are dripping in raw emotion and overwhelming feeling, as if the faces brought to life on the paper are begging to be let out.
These portraits are just a small portion of Andrew’s larger body of work, all of which is equally as impressive. From surreal portraits with dozens of eyes to incredible renditions of celebrities we all know and love, there is so much more to explore within his practice. You can view and shop his artwork here and follow his Instagram here.
