Atlas

A toned tan paper drawing of a young man’s head and upper torso, rendered in graphite and white chalk. The figure gazes slightly to the left with a serious, contemplative expression. The use of white chalk highlights areas on the cheekbones, forehead, shoulder, and collarbone, creating a strong sense of light and form. The background is left blank to emphasize the figure’s presence.

Year: 2018
Medium: Woodless graphite, mechanical pencil, and chalk on toned tan paper
Dimensions: 1080×1080
TRT: N/A

Description:
Created during a weekly life drawing session in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, this piece was completed from a 30-minute pose using woodless graphite and chalk on toned tan paper. The interplay of tone and highlight was employed to enhance depth, volume, and form within the figure.