Pavane Von Klimt

"This is Pavane's encore, created one year after I painted 'Pavane in Gold.' I decided to challenge myself by using the style of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt (1860-1918). His father was a master of gilding, a technique that Gustav incorporated into his own work. He also used many universal symbols, such as spirals and repeated eye shapes, so I incorporated them into this work as well.

"I like the beauty and sensuousness of the gold and I think the black and white markings of Pavane contrast nicely with the rich hues and background. It's a fitting testament to Pavane, who was the best model I had because she sat still. I also liked this particular pose. It's so sleepy and funny.