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Few artists have understood the power of color quite like Frida Kahlo did. The late Mexican painter made bright hues part of her visual language, which she used to acknowledge both her heritage and her health struggles. Artist RAH Azul’s approach to color is different, but equally alluring. The painter works in shades of blue to create ornate portraits of Mexican icons and pop culture legends. This includes some portraits of Kahlo, conveying both her likeness and her free spirit.
Despite the limited color palette that RAH Azul works with, there is an abundance of shades and details in his portraits. Just like pencil and charcoal artists work in a black and white palette, the artist plays with a blue spectrum of shades, ranging from very light blue to deep indigo to capture the details that make up Kahlo’s clothes and facial features.
The true magic of RAH Azul’s monochrome work is the way he translates his subjects’ soul onto the canvas. In the case of Kahlo, this can be seen in the lines and spirals the artist adds to the composition, as if the Mexican painter’s own skin reflects the dynamism of her work and imagination. The background features matching swirly patterns that intertwine with flowers, particularly those in Kahlo’s hair, framing the portrait in a unique way.
While developing a signature style, RAH Azul puts his talents at the service of the icon he is depicting. Among other figures he has depicted are singer Selena Quintanilla and Our Lady of Guadalupe. Working with a vinyl record paint palette, he seems to be inspired by the intersection of music, sound, and visuals. As a final touch, RAH Azul adds protective clear acrylic to give each work a shiny finish.
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Artist RAH Azul works in shades of blue to create alluring portraits of Mexican icons and pop culture legends.
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As such, RAH Azul has devoted some portraits to the late Frida Kahlo, conveying both her likeness and her free spirit.
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Despite the limited color palette, RAH Azul’s monochrome portraits boast an abundance of details.
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The artist plays with shades from very light blue to deep indigo to capture the details that make up Kahlo’s clothes and facial features.
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