Brook 1 is the debut piece in a portrait series that explores self-possession, quiet power, and feminine clarity through the lush depth of oil paint layered with mixed media textures. The central figure—a striking woman with a confident gaze—emerges from a dreamlike background of shifting blue tones, violet hues, and soft light, evoking both fluidity and strength.
Her expression is direct yet introspective, inviting the viewer into a moment of stillness amid movement. Gestural brushwork, luminous layering, and intentional mark-making create dimension and emotional resonance. A rich interplay of oil glazes, palette knife texture, and collage elements (including handwritten script, music fragments, and ink) invites repeated discovery.
One notable embedded detail is a translucent quote collaged into the background:
“Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.”
– C.S. Lewis
This quote, partially veiled beneath paint and texture, becomes part of the painting’s emotional terrain—subtle, powerful, and personal.
Key Features:
Lush oil paint layered with collage, ink, and textured media
Subtle embedded quote for narrative depth
Cool, aquatic palette contrasted with rich burgundy and deep purples
Expressive brushwork, textural layering, and symbolic elements
Satin varnished and wired for immediate hanging
Signed original by Chelsea Von Sass
Ideal For:
Contemporary art collectors who value narrative portraiture
Interior spaces needing a focal point with emotional depth
Fans of oil mixed media who appreciate texture, story, and strength
Brook 1 is the debut piece in a portrait series that explores self-possession, quiet power, and feminine clarity through the lush depth of oil paint layered with mixed media textures. The central figure—a striking woman with a confident gaze—emerges from a dreamlike background of shifting blue tones, violet hues, and soft light, evoking both fluidity and strength.
Her expression is direct yet introspective, inviting the viewer into a moment of stillness amid movement. Gestural brushwork, luminous layering, and intentional mark-making create dimension and emotional resonance. A rich interplay of oil glazes, palette knife texture, and collage elements (including handwritten script, music fragments, and ink) invites repeated discovery.
One notable embedded detail is a translucent quote collaged into the background:
“Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.”
– C.S. Lewis
This quote, partially veiled beneath paint and texture, becomes part of the painting’s emotional terrain—subtle, powerful, and personal.
Key Features:
Lush oil paint layered with collage, ink, and textured media
Subtle embedded quote for narrative depth
Cool, aquatic palette contrasted with rich burgundy and deep purples
Expressive brushwork, textural layering, and symbolic elements
Satin varnished and wired for immediate hanging
Signed original by Chelsea Von Sass
Ideal For:
Contemporary art collectors who value narrative portraiture
Interior spaces needing a focal point with emotional depth
Fans of oil mixed media who appreciate texture, story, and strength
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