Charcoal Stag in the Grass

Description

A lone stag stands amid tall grasses, viewed from behind with its antlers rising against a softly shaded charcoal ground. Loose, textured mark-making gives the monochrome scene a quiet, contemplative mood. Its restrained palette and natural subject make a thoughtful addition to a reading nook, study, or living space.

Artist

Based in Edinburgh, I work in watercolor and charcoal, layering fluid forms, textured marks, and vivid color. From quiet landscapes and wildlife to abstract studies, I explore movement, atmosphere, and the calm found in changing forms.

Allan Shaw

How it was made

Type: Traditional
Medium: Charcoal Drawing
Technique: Smudging and blending
Sub-medium: Charcoal on paper
Aspect ratio: 307:471
Pixel dimensions: 1842 × 2826 px