This portrait was the result of a collaboration with Melbourne-based musician and lyricist, Georgia Maq. As an ambassador for my local area (Footscray) with national recognition, I was pretty keen to capture Georgia on canvas, and she graciously accepted.
Georgia's lyrics and music have always shone a light on important social issues and challenging subject matter. I attempted to render more tonal variation with this painting in an attempt to echo Georgia's lyrical and musical range. Georgia's neutral expression is surprisingly provocative.
Tone seemed like a pretty appropriate title for this piece.