Illuminated Figure II

Pastel on Canvas - 40 x 51 cm
 
Part of a new series of artworks that are drawn on to a canvas and sealed with acrylic binder.
 
This artwork is ready to hang.

The artwork depicts a seemingly distressed man with his face blurred upwards, symbolising a sort of philosophical ascension or illumination.

The drawing was created using a range of black and white pastels, on canvas. I choose to draw in greytone to emphasise the values, creating dramatic lighting and a deep atmosphere. The resulting image is realistic, yet expressive.