TAINTED VELVET

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A hyper-detailed, close-up oil painting of a woman from the chest up, with a rich palette of deep blues, purples, cyans, and hints of pink, yellow, red, and orange. The woman's face is painted with thick, textured brushstrokes, giving the artwork a palpable, expressive quality. Her skin is predominantly rendered in cool tones of blue, cyan, and purple, with warmer highlights of pink and yellow on her nose, cheeks, and forehead, suggesting the play of light. Her eyes, open and looking directly forward, are a dark, deep blue with bright highlights. Her eyelashes are long and dark, with reflections in the eyes. Her eyebrows are dark and curved. Her lips are a striking, vibrant red, with thick, impasto brushstrokes that give them a full, glossy appearance, and a hint of a darker outline. Her hair is a chaotic mix of deep blues, purples, and blacks, blending into the dark background, created with visible, sweeping brushstrokes that add to the painting's dynamic texture. The overall style is impressionistic and expressionistic, with a focus on color, light, and texture to convey emotion and form.