Chiaroscuro (kiːɑːrˈə.skʊrˈoʊ, –skjʊrˈoʊ, Italian for light-dark) in art is contrast between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition. It is also more technically used by artists and art historians for the use of effect

s representing contrasts of light, not necessarily strong, to achieve a sense of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects such as the human body. Juaco wanted to do a portraiture of himself and I suggested that good play of light and shadow would be a great image. He agreed. Here is the result.

John Greenleaf Whittier once said, “The windows of my soul I throw, Wide open to the sun.