This piece is a portrait of Ana, also known as @ThatMotoGal on Instagram. In this artwork, the portrait turns inward, capturing the human side of riding—the heat, the grit, and the moments in between the journeys.
Her pose feels instinctive and real: arm raised, shielding her eyes, as if caught in bright sun after a long ride. There’s a rawness to it, not posed in a traditional sense—it feels like a moment taken straight from life.
The palette leans into warm, earthy tones—sun-washed skin, soft browns, and muted neutrals—giving the painting a heat-soaked atmosphere. Subtle textures in the background keep things grounded without distracting from the figure, allowing the emotion and posture to carry the piece.
This artwork is about the reality of riding—the parts that aren’t always polished or glamorous. It’s about sweat, sun, distance, and determination. Ana embodies that spirit perfectly, and this piece is a tribute to that honesty and the freedom that comes with living life on two wheels.
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Created in 2023
Mixed media. Framed
The size of the art is 42x60cm (16.5in x 23.4in)