Ariel 000 Detail is concentrated in the

Detail is concentrated in the face and bust

This artist’s proof made from woodcut captures a raw emotional intensity

repressed ones—by transforming them into something open

restful mood

Ariel 000 Detail is concentrated in theAriel is a substantial figurative work by Mark Demsteader, executed in oil on canvas. Monumental in scale, the painting carries a timeless quality that speaks to a deep reverence for the Old Masters tradition, with a presence that would not look out of place among the great figurative works of the Renaissance. Demsteader's command of the medium is evident throughout, lending the piece a richness and gravitas that transcends its contemporary origins