Surprise by Nicole Marra Nicole Marra Objects lean and tilt against

Objects lean and tilt against each other

the clean linework

intricate layering of Klimt's brushwork and the subtle variation in tone across the blooms are preserved with full sharpness

the brilliance of each wing pattern and the fineness of every antenna and vein are reproduced with outstanding sharpness and colour fidelity

The palette is warm and saturated

Surprise by Nicole Marra Nicole Marra Objects lean and tilt againstSurprise captures a fleeting human moment with the economy and confidence that defines Nicole Marra's illustrative voice. A female figure caught mid reaction fills the portrait frame her expression open, unguarded, lit by a palette of warm skin tones set against flatter, graphic fields of colour. The line work is controlled yet expressive, oscillating between crisp contour and deliberate looseness to suggest spontaneity. There is an immediacy to the