Contemporary Oil Portrait Artist
Eliran Bar-On's artistic journey began with the rediscovery of his childhood sketchbook, reigniting his passion for art. What started with charcoal sketches evolved into a profound artistic journey, leading him to discover his true calling in oil painting.
Over the past six years, Eliran has focused exclusively on oil painting, choosing this medium for its unique ability to create vibrancy in color, express the stubborn character of creation, and produce special shades impossible in other mediums.
Eliran's unique style is characterized by bold, clearly defined color transitions that remain unmixed. This way of working evolved from attempting to create subtle transitions, until understanding that his artistic strength lies in creating clear and distinct shades.
Eliran's artistic philosophy focuses on revealing the inner essence of his portrait subjects. He particularly focuses on the gaze, through which he manages to expose the emotional depth and complexity of the person before him.
Eliran's works also reflect his personal journey, including his dealing with post-trauma. Through his creations, he manages to transform deep experiences into powerful visual narratives.