This close-cropped portrait captures Santa Claus in a moment of animated surprise, mouth open mid-exclamation and eyes sparkling with humor. Bold, visible brushstrokes shape his face in warm corals, peaches, and umbers, while icy blues and winter whites tumble through his beard and fur trim, creating contrast and movement.
The gold-rimmed glasses provide a quiet anchor amid the energetic color play, drawing the viewer into Santa’s expression. The palette leans contemporary rather than nostalgic, giving this familiar figure a fresh, expressive presence that feels lively, playful, and unmistakably human.
Printed as an 8" × 8" fine art print and presented with a white mat to a finished size of 12" × 12", this piece brings warmth, personality, and modern holiday spirit to any space.
Originally painted in acrylic on 18” x 18” cradled wood panel.
This close-cropped portrait captures Santa Claus in a moment of animated surprise, mouth open mid-exclamation and eyes sparkling with humor. Bold, visible brushstrokes shape his face in warm corals, peaches, and umbers, while icy blues and winter whites tumble through his beard and fur trim, creating contrast and movement.
The gold-rimmed glasses provide a quiet anchor amid the energetic color play, drawing the viewer into Santa’s expression. The palette leans contemporary rather than nostalgic, giving this familiar figure a fresh, expressive presence that feels lively, playful, and unmistakably human.
Printed as an 8" × 8" fine art print and presented with a white mat to a finished size of 12" × 12", this piece brings warmth, personality, and modern holiday spirit to any space.
Originally painted in acrylic on 18” x 18” cradled wood panel.
