REY VÉLIZ - Retrato de Jeff Bridges
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Original oil on cardboard portrait titled Retrato de Jeff Bridges by REY VÉLIZ (2020), signed by hand, 40.5 × 29.7 cm, Spain.
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• Artist: Reinaldo Véliz (Havana, Cuba, b. 1973)
• Title: Portrait of Jeff Bridges
• Year of creation: 2020
• Technique: Oil on cardboard
• Dimensions: 40.5 x 29.7 cm
• Signature: Signed and dated by the artist in the lower left corner
• Condition: Excellent state of conservation. Direct provenance from the artist's studio.
• Presentation: The work is carefully packaged in a rigid cardboard tube for maximum protection.
• Certificate of Authenticity: Includes a certificate of authenticity hand-signed by the artist. This certificate ensures that the piece is an original, unique and exclusive work, protected by intellectual property rights, and that it belongs entirely to the artist's corpus. It is a valid document for collectors, galleries, auctions, and future appraisals.
• Shipping: The work is sent with highly secure packaging, wrapped in glassine paper over the painted surface and bubble wrap, inside a specially designed rigid cardboard tube to protect the work during transport. This method guarantees that the piece arrives intact, with no creases or damage, regardless of distance or destination country. The shipment includes a tracking number for full transparency in the process.
• Note: Photographs are illustrative and to scale; please check the actual dimensions. Colors may vary slightly depending on the screen. The photos of the painting in interior spaces were created with AI.
Rey Véliz
I am a Visual Artist born in Havana (Cuba) where I graduated with a Fine Arts degree from the prestigious Provincial Academy of San Alejandro. There I held several solo and group exhibitions, and some of my works have reached private collections not only in Cuba but also in different countries around the world such as Portugal, the United States, France, Spain, Mexico, and Brazil.
Since 2006 I have resided in Madrid (Spain) where I continued studying Fine Arts in different academies such as C10 Academy and the prestigious “Madrid Academy of Art.” This has solidified my training as an artist who navigates between different painting styles, capable of figurative, realistic, and concrete art, or abstract, expressionist, and surreal art with total imaginative freedom.
Portrait of Jeff Bridges
In this oil portrait from 2020, I present an artistic interpretation of Jeff Bridges, where I explore psychological strength and expressive maturity through the features of this iconic actor. The work captures his penetrating, reflective gaze, charged with experiences, reflecting a stern yet serene expression that invites the viewer to enter his inner world. Through this face, I aim to convey not only his recognizable physical likeness but also the weight of time, the dignity of experience, and the deep introspection that defines the human condition in moments of quiet.
Working in oil on cardboard, the piece stands out for a meticulous technical academicism in rendering the face. I have applied firm brushstrokes and subtle glazes to sculpt the forehead, the jaw’s firmness, and the realistic texture of the skin. In contrast to the anatomical precision of the features, the gray hair and beard are resolved with a more fluid, loose, and impasted stroke, adding visual dynamism. The dark clothing and the white shirt with a tie fade toward the base with an expressive and material brushstroke, giving the portrait an timeless and elegant aura.
The color palette is built on a strong chiaroscuro that emphasizes the three-dimensionality of the face. The features are illuminated by side light that creates rich shades of toasted earths, ochres, and warm flesh tones, enhancing every expression line. This lighting block contrasts masterfully with an abstract background of burgundy tones, deep violets, and dark purples applied with gestural brushstrokes. The contrast between the pure white of the shirt collar and the dense black of the tie and suit acts as a tonal anchor, balancing the warmth of the face with the chromatic vibrancy of the background.
Rey Véliz
https://www.reyvelizart.es
https://www.instagram.com/rey_veliz_art
• Artist: Reinaldo Véliz (Havana, Cuba, b. 1973)
• Title: Portrait of Jeff Bridges
• Year of creation: 2020
• Technique: Oil on cardboard
• Dimensions: 40.5 x 29.7 cm
• Signature: Signed and dated by the artist in the lower left corner
• Condition: Excellent state of conservation. Direct provenance from the artist's studio.
• Presentation: The work is carefully packaged in a rigid cardboard tube for maximum protection.
• Certificate of Authenticity: Includes a certificate of authenticity hand-signed by the artist. This certificate ensures that the piece is an original, unique and exclusive work, protected by intellectual property rights, and that it belongs entirely to the artist's corpus. It is a valid document for collectors, galleries, auctions, and future appraisals.
• Shipping: The work is sent with highly secure packaging, wrapped in glassine paper over the painted surface and bubble wrap, inside a specially designed rigid cardboard tube to protect the work during transport. This method guarantees that the piece arrives intact, with no creases or damage, regardless of distance or destination country. The shipment includes a tracking number for full transparency in the process.
• Note: Photographs are illustrative and to scale; please check the actual dimensions. Colors may vary slightly depending on the screen. The photos of the painting in interior spaces were created with AI.
Rey Véliz
I am a Visual Artist born in Havana (Cuba) where I graduated with a Fine Arts degree from the prestigious Provincial Academy of San Alejandro. There I held several solo and group exhibitions, and some of my works have reached private collections not only in Cuba but also in different countries around the world such as Portugal, the United States, France, Spain, Mexico, and Brazil.
Since 2006 I have resided in Madrid (Spain) where I continued studying Fine Arts in different academies such as C10 Academy and the prestigious “Madrid Academy of Art.” This has solidified my training as an artist who navigates between different painting styles, capable of figurative, realistic, and concrete art, or abstract, expressionist, and surreal art with total imaginative freedom.
Portrait of Jeff Bridges
In this oil portrait from 2020, I present an artistic interpretation of Jeff Bridges, where I explore psychological strength and expressive maturity through the features of this iconic actor. The work captures his penetrating, reflective gaze, charged with experiences, reflecting a stern yet serene expression that invites the viewer to enter his inner world. Through this face, I aim to convey not only his recognizable physical likeness but also the weight of time, the dignity of experience, and the deep introspection that defines the human condition in moments of quiet.
Working in oil on cardboard, the piece stands out for a meticulous technical academicism in rendering the face. I have applied firm brushstrokes and subtle glazes to sculpt the forehead, the jaw’s firmness, and the realistic texture of the skin. In contrast to the anatomical precision of the features, the gray hair and beard are resolved with a more fluid, loose, and impasted stroke, adding visual dynamism. The dark clothing and the white shirt with a tie fade toward the base with an expressive and material brushstroke, giving the portrait an timeless and elegant aura.
The color palette is built on a strong chiaroscuro that emphasizes the three-dimensionality of the face. The features are illuminated by side light that creates rich shades of toasted earths, ochres, and warm flesh tones, enhancing every expression line. This lighting block contrasts masterfully with an abstract background of burgundy tones, deep violets, and dark purples applied with gestural brushstrokes. The contrast between the pure white of the shirt collar and the dense black of the tie and suit acts as a tonal anchor, balancing the warmth of the face with the chromatic vibrancy of the background.
Rey Véliz
https://www.reyvelizart.es
https://www.instagram.com/rey_veliz_art
Details
Artist
REY VÉLIZ
Sold with frame
No
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Retrato de Jeff Bridges
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2020
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
40.5 cm
Width
29.7 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Realism
Period
2010-2020
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