Artist: Sarah Holmes
Title: Belle
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Edition: Original, One of a kind
Artwork Dimensions: 61cm x 91cm (24" x 36")
Frame Dimensions: 72cm x 103cm (28.5" x 40.5")
Condition: Image: Good. Frame: Chips and dents. See photos. (The gloss finish also shows every fingerprint!)
Gallery Price: £925
About the artwork
Belle, from Beauty and the Beast, is a striking contemporary portrait that captures a moment of quiet intensity. Rendered in Holmes’s signature monochrome palette with selective red accents, the piece balances soft, blended transitions with sharper, more assertive edges, giving the composition both elegance and bite. The layered technique creates a sense of depth and presence, drawing the viewer into the subject’s contemplative gaze. Subtle details and tonal contrasts give the work a modern, expressive character, making Belle a compelling example of Holmes’s ability to fuse emotional resonance with bold visual design.
About the Artist
Sarah Holmes is a rising contemporary artist known for portraits that combine emotional immediacy with meticulous craftsmanship. Working predominantly in monochrome, she builds her paintings through numerous translucent layers, achieving a depth and clarity that has quickly distinguished her within the modern art scene. A distinctive feature of her practice is the inclusion of hidden motifs and symbolic details, which reward close, attentive viewing and add an element of discovery to her work. Holmes gravitates toward strong, charismatic figures, often choosing subjects who have shaped culture or left a lasting impression, and her paintings celebrate their presence with a fresh, modern sensibility.
