Bass of the Soul

She holds the double bass like an anchor—its rich wood cradled against her chest, its strings humming with low, resonant truth. Her blue robe shimmers with vibrancy, her fingers dance gracefully along the neck of the instrument she commands. The background melts into soft mauves and ochres, a hush before the note, a space where sound and stillness meet. This is not just a portrait—it’s a meditation on depth, on the quiet power of foundation, on the dignity found in holding the beat of the world. The artist paints not just her hands, but her heartbeat—the weight of the wood, the tension of the strings, the soul that gives them voice. A piece for listeners, makers, and those who find peace in the pulse beneath the melody.

Art Size: 55.5cm x 71cm
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Stretched Canvas
Artist: Avril Hattingh