Vivid Stories: Mixed Media Portraits by Nicolae Negura

Nicolae Negura is a Romanian artist currently based in Lisbon whose art dives into the complexities of identity, human emotion, and those quiet, unspoken moments of life. Through figurative acrylic paintings and expressive drawings, he tells complex stories, often laced with a sense of vulnerability and self-reflection. His pieces feel like pages torn from a private journal, meant to be shared with the world.

Nicolae mixes up his techniques and materials to craft his striking images. He often integrates acrylics with Indian ink, colored pencils, and even ballpoint pens to create textured, intricate details that invite a closer look. His color choices are bold and vibrant, but he balances them with soft, flat brushstrokes for a more approachable energy. Combined with irregular contours and a vintage comic book vibe, his style becomes instantly recognizable and memorable.

If you’d like to see more of Nicolae Negura’s work, be sure to check out his website.

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