Rendered on five-foot-tall paper using pencil, house paint, and acrylic medium, Radoccia’s portraits employ a representational style to make an impact from a distance and draw viewers in for a closer, more intimate experience. The direct gaze in the portraits invites viewers to explore the materials and process, where the vulnerability of the paper, the visible grid, and the varied drawing styles interact to form the final likeness. This layered experience mirrors the process of first impressions evolving into deeper understanding, reflecting the complexity of truly knowing another person.