Exploring Chiaroscuro

My usual style of working is subtle - sometimes almost monochromatic. Entering a show with the theme of chiaroscuro (the contrast between dark and light) was a way to stretch my imagination. My inspiration was Carravagio but with a modern sensibility. As always, I was drawn to mystery, the theatre, and implied stories for the subjects in the paintings. Figurative is always my first choice so that was easy. I enjoyed creating these "tales" and would love to hear responses to them - particularly your ideas on what is happening, has just happened, or is about to happen in these paintings. I love hearing people describe what they see in my work.
Thanks for looking.