Title: Man with a Head of Color
Medium: Acrylics and Watercolor on Canvas
Dimensions: 22″ x 28″
Year: 2021

“Man with a Head of Color” is a captivating canvas that invites viewers to engage in a profound exchange of gazes with a distinguished, multi-tone Black man. Through the masterful blend of acrylics and watercolor on canvas, Oluwatosin Williams brings this remarkable portrait to life, allowing the viewer to connect with the subject on a deep and colorful level.

At the heart of the painting stands a handsome man, his gaze meeting the viewer’s with a sense of openness and warmth. His countenance is adorned with a full gray and black beard, a testament to a life filled with laughter, wisdom, and joy. However, it’s his headwrap that takes center stage, serving as a vivid illustration of his colorful life experiences.

The turban that envelops his head is a kaleidoscope of blues, yellows, golds, reds, greens, pinks, purples, oranges, blacks, and browns woven together in a harmonious blend. It sits upon his head like a vibrant crown, an embodiment of his rich and diverse journey.