Hue And You

Medium

Digital artwork created using Procreate.

Context

"Hue & You" was born during the isolation of the pandemic, inspired by the emotions of online strangers and the connections we forged in a time when physical distance defined our lives. Each piece in the series uses vibrant colors and bold, expressive forms to explore the raw feelings shared in digital spaces. These portraits became a kind of visual diary—a way to document how deeply we can connect, even when separated by screens. Through this work, I wanted to ask: What happens to our emotions when they're untethered from proximity? How can color express what words and actions often can’t? At its core, "Hue & You" is about the beauty and complexity of human connection, and how we find ways to bridge even the widest gaps.

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A portrait of a girl with rainbow skin and black hair against a warm amber background.
Rita
Portrait of girl with purple skin and black hair against a burnt orange background.
Mei
Portrait of girl with brown skin and black hair against a rich brown background.
Lane
Black and white portrait: man in leather jacket smoking against dark background.
Jack
Black and white portrait: girl with straight hair and light effects on dark background.
Lara
Portrait of girl with light skin and black hair, red-purple outlines on tan background.
Soph

Inspiration

This series pulls from the bold, emotional use of color in Fauvism, combined with the experimental textures and abstractions of contemporary digital art. The themes of isolation and connection are woven throughout, reflecting the universal desire to feel seen, understood, and close to one another—even in a time of distance.

Color Choices

Rainbow hues Portrait of girl with rainbow skin and black hair against a amber background.

Some portraits are bursting with vibrant, rainbow-like colors—full of life, complexity, or raw intensity.

Skin-toned Palettes Portrait of girl with dark brown skin and black hair painted against a brown background.

Others stay grounded with natural, earthy tones, capturing warmth, calm, or a quiet sense of introspection.

Black and White Black and white portrait: man in leather jacket smoking against dark background.

A few are stripped down to just black and white, letting the contrast highlight stillness, simplicity, or a timeless quality.

Dynamic Outlines Portrait of girl with light skin and black hair, red-purple outlines on tan background.

In some pieces, flowing outlines suggest motion and energy, like the figure might move if you looked away.

The Process

This project began with strangers—faces I stumbled across online. I didn’t know their names or their stories, but something about their expressions drew me in. Their faces became a canvas for my imagination, and I let my intuition guide the colors, shapes, and moods I brought to life. It wasn’t about capturing what they looked like but rather how they felt to me in that moment. Each portrait is less a reflection of reality and more a glimpse into the emotional stories I created for them.

What Do You See?

Every face tells a story, but what you see in the colors and lines might be completely different. What emotions or stories come to mind when you look at them?