Temptation is not simply an emotion. “Temptation” is the name of a piece of art.

It is 95 centimeters long and 120 centimeters in height. It's a painting with a fibrous quality – chaotic yet controlled swishes of rust orange and jade green hues clash, overlap, fade, and burst in colorful unison. And just beneath its titillating title, the description of the piece reads:

“Mixed Media, raw silk & oil on canvas.” 

“Temptation” is one of many paintings created by abstract, German-based artist Fintan Whelan.