“Quiet Weight” is an original charcoal drawing that captures an intimate, contemplative moment of vulnerability. Created with expressive lines and deep tonal contrasts, this piece explores the quiet tension between strength and sorrow — that silent pause where emotions sit heavy beneath the surface.

Rendered in rich black charcoal, the soft textures and subtle gradations of shading invite the viewer closer, mirroring the quiet intensity felt in moments of introspection. The figure’s downward gaze and gently resting hand suggest both exhaustion and resilience, allowing the viewer to project their own story into the stillness.

This drawing embodies my ongoing exploration of human emotion through gestural mark-making using the effect of contrasted light and shade. The use of negative space frames the subject in solitude, emphasizing the universal experience of internal reflection.

Perfect for collectors drawn to expressive figurative art, emotional realism, and contemporary charcoal portraits, “Quiet Weight” makes a striking statement in any modern or minimalist space.

Artwork Details:

• Medium: Charcoal on Strathmore 400 archival paper. Acid free.
• Size: 13 ½ X 10 1/2
• Signed original by the artist