Xanili Rose
Still-life Painter/Illustrator
Jamaica-based artist, Xanili Rose, has been practicing visual art formally since 2014. She is 19 years old and currently a freshman at the Savannah College of Art and Design, apart from that, she enjoys working on her own projects to add to her personal collection. Xanili’s work is inspired by both the complexity and simplicity of human life and as it relates to media, she works with a number of them, predominantly ink, coloured-pencil, pastel and charcoal. She specializes in portraiture and the human form and is very passionate about depicting people as they are. Over the years she has won merit awards for her artistic achievements within the Caribbean and strives to continue creating recognizable and inspirational art. If you're interested in contacting Xanili for a portrait sitting please visit our "Contact Us" page.
Portrait of a Man
Ink on Paper
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“Portrait of a Man” is a detailed ink on paper portrait of a Black man with dreadlocks. Value was created through the use of tentatively applied, layered cross-hatching and white charcoal was used to emphasize highlights. This portrait is one of two in a collection inspired by Afro-representation.
Portrait of a Woman
Ink on Paper
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“Portrait of a Woman” is a detailed ink on paper portrait of a Black woman with afro-kinky hair. Value was created through the use of tentatively applied, layered cross-hatching and white charcoal was used to emphasize highlights. This portrait is one of two in a collection inspired by Afro-representation.
Workout
Pastel
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This still life depicts everyday items used during a workout. The drawing is done entirely in black pastel through a blending approach using a chamois and blending sticks. This piece was inspired by the concept of representative still life and strove to present a unified set of objects the viewer can relate to.