Child Delight

The portrait shows a young child wearing a delicate lilac headscarf with polka dots, their expression caught in a moment of pure amazement as they gaze at something beyond our view.
The setting is particularly meaningful, with an Orthodox church in the background, its warm terracotta tones contrasting beautifully with the fresh greens of the surrounding landscape. The architecture provides both a spiritual and cultural context, while the natural setting with its trees and grass creates a sense of peaceful sanctuary. The child’s expression captures that perfect moment of innocent discovery. Their wide eyes and slightly parted lips suggest they’re witnessing something remarkable, while the soft lighting on their face creates an almost ethereal quality. The lavender headscarf frames their face beautifully, its dots adding a playful element that reinforces the childhood theme.

The technique here is intentionally gentle, using soft pastels to create a dreamy quality that enhances the spiritual nature of the scene. The colors flow from the cool lilacs and greens to the warmer tones of the church and the child’s skin, creating a harmonious composition that feels both grounded and transcendent. This piece speaks to those precious moments when a child’s natural openness to wonder intersects with the sacred, whether that’s found in nature, architecture, or simply in the magic of an ordinary moment seen through young eyes.