ABOUT THE WORK
I Dare You explores the tension between beauty, directness, and psychological resistance.
The figure meets the viewer with a gaze that feels intimate but not passive — present, self-possessed, and slightly confrontational. Saturated color and precise realism create an immediate sense of attraction, while the expression holds something back. The painting invites closeness, but refuses easy access.
Like much of Lombardi’s work, I Dare You exists between familiarity and unease: a portrait that feels personal, elegant, and quietly defiant.
DETAILS
Year: 2026
Medium: Oil on Panel
Size: 18 × 24 in.
Availability: Available
This work is available through the studio. For pricing, additional images, framing details, shipping information, or to inquire about acquisition, please contact the studio.
ABOUT THE WORK
I Dare You explores the tension between beauty, directness, and psychological resistance.
The figure meets the viewer with a gaze that feels intimate but not passive — present, self-possessed, and slightly confrontational. Saturated color and precise realism create an immediate sense of attraction, while the expression holds something back. The painting invites closeness, but refuses easy access.
Like much of Lombardi’s work, I Dare You exists between familiarity and unease: a portrait that feels personal, elegant, and quietly defiant.
DETAILS
Year: 2026
Medium: Oil on Panel
Size: 18 × 24 in.
Availability: Available
This work is available through the studio. For pricing, additional images, framing details, shipping information, or to inquire about acquisition, please contact the studio.