True Blue — Original Textured Ballerina Acrylic Painting by Jasmina Mendoza

True Blue — Original Textured Ballerina Acrylic Painting by Jasmina Mendoza

True Blue is an original acrylic painting by Jasmina Mendoza, created in Sheffield, England, in 2022. Painted on 360 gsm textured paper, this 12 × 16 inch (30 × 40 cm) artwork captures a ballerina in a moment of freedom.

Her arms reach outward, her hair flows behind her, and her blue and white dress seems to move with the music. Beneath her graceful expression lies the strength, discipline, and courage that make every dance possible.

I used brushes to build the softer colours of her face, hair, and atmospheric background, then worked with a palette knife to create the sweeping, raised textures of her dress. Layers of blue, white, and silver tones catch the light, giving the fabric a sense of movement that photographs cannot fully capture.

Blending expressive figurative painting with an impressionistic approach, True Blue is about more than ballet. It celebrates those rare moments when we let go of fear, trust ourselves, and feel completely alive.

An original artwork for anyone who finds hope and beauty in movement and quiet wonder.