Denver-based artistMarissa Napoletanoadds a sparkly touch to her paintings of women.

Napoletano’s practice includes both oil paintings as well as large-scale murals.

While female subjects are usually the focus of her paintings, Napoletano often merges figures with flora and fauna.

Ethereal Portrait Paintings by Marissa Napoletano

These natural motifs are used to cover parts of people’s faces and bodies.

As a result of her unique style, Napoletano’s paintings possess a delicate, feminine appearance.

I’m constantly inspired by humans and nature, and often their relationship, Napoletano tells My Modern Met.

Ethereal Portrait Paintings by Marissa Napoletano

My work attempts to marry my background in realism with a more fantastical and dreamy approach.

you’re able to purchase original paintings and prints via Napoletano’sonline shop.

Denver-based artist Marissa Napoletano creates beautiful portraits of women.

Ethereal Portrait Paintings by Marissa Napoletano

She frames these paintings with gold rings.

Sometimes, these female figures are covered with plants and wildlife.

Ethereal Portrait Paintings by Marissa Napoletano

Ethereal Portrait Paintings by Marissa Napoletano

Ethereal Portrait Paintings by Marissa Napoletano

Ethereal Portrait Paintings by Marissa Napoletano

Ethereal Portrait Paintings by Marissa Napoletano

Ethereal Portrait Paintings by Marissa Napoletano

Ethereal Portrait Paintings by Marissa Napoletano