Ethereal Blue Eyes

In my work, "Ethereal Blue Eyes," I invite you into a moment of profound encounter—a face framed close, eyes blazing with a mysterious, almost otherworldly intensity. This 24" by 24" oil on canvas presents Jesus not as an ethereal figure cloaked in light, but as a deeply human presence whose gaze holds a world of meaning. 

The eyes are the undeniable heart of this piece—strikingly blue, luminous, and penetrating, they seem to reach beyond the surface, beckoning the viewer into a space where spirit and humanity converge. His dark, slightly tousled hair and full beard frame a face marked by warm, textured skin, alive with subtle shadows in cooler blues that whisper of depth and complexity. The brushwork balances detail with expression, revealing layers of feeling and a gaze that holds both question and answer.

What inspired this painting was the vision of Jesus’s eyes—blue and ethereal, a window into something timeless and immense. Those eyes carry a weight, a lightness, and a silent power. They are not just eyes looking outward, but an invitation to look inward, to meet the divine presence dwelling within and all around us.