Petunia
, 2023
26 x 26 cm (h x w)
Graphite on Paper
In this portrait of one of my closest friends, I show her lively personality through her intense gaze that dominates the circle. The distortion intensifies her look. I spherised her face. She has a mad look which is further emphasised by her long eyelashes and the highlights and boldness in her eyes. I demonstrate this by avoiding to blend with a cloth and instead, frequently switch values to add more dimensionality.