A painting of a figure with dark hair resting their chin on their hands. Blue is the dominant colour throughout, with the clothing melting into the sky in the background.

Michael Ryan

Age 10

In Deep Thought, 2024

Paint on paper | Unframed: 59.5 x 42 cm

Michael says: "Painted using acrylic paints and a variety of loose brushstrokes showing feelings rather than tiny details; the person looks like they are in deep thought. You can see big blue eyes, dark hair, and a calm face. The background is full of soft blue colours, almost like the sky or water. The hand near the face suggests a person resting or maybe daydreaming. It’s a picture that makes you wonder what the person could be thinking about.".