Lost in thought

Lost in thought

40 x 30 cm, © 2023, not for sale
Two-dimensional | Drawing | Charcoal

Charcoal on drawing paper. After a photo reference.

When drawing after a reference I often try to keep a balance between realism / likeness and creating an atmosphere and/or expressiveness. Sometimes realism takes the upper hand, sometimes it's more the expression. The challenge is to get both in.