Held in Red

Held in Red, 2024

Original soft pastel drawing on toned cotton paper, 62.5 x 48 cm

A profile held against a field of deep red.

About the work
The figure turns into stillness, emerging from a crimson ground with quiet self-possession.
Soft pastel marks move between warmth, shadow and colour, holding tenderness and strength in the same breath.

Drawn from life, the piece feels less like a fixed likeness and more like a moment of presence witnessed directly.

Artwork Details

• Medium: Soft pastel on toned handmade cotton paper
• Size: 62.5 x 48 cm / 24.6 x 18.9 in
• Year: 2024
• Hand-signed by the artist
• Certificate of authenticity included
• Unframed