Original watercolor paintings hold a unique presence—subtle, refined, and deeply personal—qualities that collectors and nature-minded individuals are naturally drawn toward. The composition evokes a sense of stillness and reflection.
The poor condition of the found cardboard is obvious on the back. Although the artist has not used red mud paint in this piece, he gained his reputation as a folk artist for including it in many of his pieces.
The painting appears to have a chalk or gesso base over the canvas to give it a thick impasto that was then painted with acrylics using both brushes and palette knives. The finish is exquisite. She also played Aurelia, the girlfriend of the character Kunta Kinte, in the 1977 TV miniseriesRoots.