Dessin d'Ariadne

Description

This sepia-toned graphite portrait presents a woman in profile with her eyes lowered, conveying a quiet, reflective mood. Her sculpted features, braided hair, and sweeping neck are defined through layered shading and expressive crosshatching. The warm paper texture adds a softly aged character, making the artwork a striking choice for a bedroom, studio, or intimate gallery wall.

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Artist

I create vivid digital collages, graphite portraits, and abstract works from layered textures, bold color, and surreal forms. Based in Los Angeles, I explore the tension between organic fragments and geometric worlds.

Nicole Kim

How it was made

Type: Traditional
Medium: Charcoal Drawing
Technique: Cross-hatching
Sub-medium: Charcoal on Paper
Software: Photoshop
Aspect ratio: 1843:2504
Pixel dimensions: 1843 × 2504 px