Original gouache painting titled Love Never Leaves featuring a modern La Catrina with short hair and red roses, looking downward in a contemplative pose.
Detail of two vibrant red roses against black hair in a high contrast pop art style.
Side view of the textured black frame showing the archival mounting without glass.
Close up detail of sugar skull makeup on a woman with short hair looking down in quiet reflection.
Macro photography showing the matte texture of gouache on cotton paper sealed with wax.
Original gouache painting titled Love Never Leaves featuring a modern La Catrina with short hair and red roses, looking downward in a contemplative pose.
Detail of two vibrant red roses against black hair in a high contrast pop art style.
Side view of the textured black frame showing the archival mounting without glass.
Close up detail of sugar skull makeup on a woman with short hair looking down in quiet reflection.
Macro photography showing the matte texture of gouache on cotton paper sealed with wax.

Love Never Leaves

$275.00

Curator's Note: Love Never Leaves

This original painting presents a distinctively modern and tender interpretation of La Calavera Catrina. Titled Love Never Leaves, the portrait features a figure with a chic and short hairstyle adorned with two vibrant red roses. Her gaze is cast downward in a moment of quiet reflection.

I painted this piece using rich Winsor & Newton gouache on cotton paper. I used a high-contrast black and white palette to highlight the intricate sugar skull details and the emotional resonance of the red accents.

What makes this piece truly unique for collectors is the archival finish. I have mounted the cotton paper onto an acid-free board and sealed the surface with Dorland’s Wax. This technique completely eliminates the need for glass. It allows you to enjoy a glare-free and intimate view of the painted texture without reflections. It arrives in a textured black frame and is ready to hang the moment it reaches your door.

Curator's Note: Love Never Leaves

This original painting presents a distinctively modern and tender interpretation of La Calavera Catrina. Titled Love Never Leaves, the portrait features a figure with a chic and short hairstyle adorned with two vibrant red roses. Her gaze is cast downward in a moment of quiet reflection.

I painted this piece using rich Winsor & Newton gouache on cotton paper. I used a high-contrast black and white palette to highlight the intricate sugar skull details and the emotional resonance of the red accents.

What makes this piece truly unique for collectors is the archival finish. I have mounted the cotton paper onto an acid-free board and sealed the surface with Dorland’s Wax. This technique completely eliminates the need for glass. It allows you to enjoy a glare-free and intimate view of the painted texture without reflections. It arrives in a textured black frame and is ready to hang the moment it reaches your door.

One of the most unique aspects of this artwork is the archival construction. I mount the cotton paper onto an acid-free mat board using pH Neutral adhesive to ensure the artwork is stabilized and reinforced. Additionally, I have sealed the surface with Dorland’s Wax, a technique that protects the painting and completely eliminates the need for glass. This allows you to enjoy a glare-free, tactile view of the art without any reflections getting in the way. It arrives framed in a textured black frame that complements the composition, making it ready to hang the moment it arrives at your door.

Artwork Details

  • Title: 793 - Love Never Leaves

  • Creation Date: June 27, 2025

  • Medium: Winsor & Newton Gouache

  • Surface: Cotton Paper

  • Mounting: Acid-free mat board with pH Neutral adhesive

  • Finish: Sealed with Dorland’s Wax (No glass required)

  • Frame: Black textured MDF frame

  • Painting Dimensions: Approximately 16” x 20”

  • Frame Dimensions: Approximately 17.75" x 21.75" x .625"

  • Ready To Hang: Two D-Rings and Coated Wire

  • Orientation: Vertical / Portrait