Istanbul-born, Santa Monica-based artistReyhan Gulses Demircioglubrings human emotion to life through her striking large-scale oil paintings.
Its a perfect example of how the artist brings stories to life through her paintings.
The figures in my portraits are not real individuals but entirely imagined characters, says Demircioglu.
In my work, realistic and abstract elements intertwine while simultaneously creating contrast, she explains.
This approach departs from traditional realism, dissolving the boundaries between these two opposing forces.
Her portraits are so seamlessly blended that they almost appear airbrushed.
Check out some of Demircioglus incredible work below and find more from her portfolio onInstagram.