The Old Man

A furrowed brow in muted light,
He clutches thought with fragile might.
Time’s hush resides in pastel hue,
A silent tale of all lived through.

Rendered in soft pastels, this portrait evokes the intimacy of observation and quiet reflection. Rooted in Figurative Realism, it uses loose strokes and subtle tonal layering to express the emotional weight of ageing. The technique captures character not just through likeness, but through atmosphere and gesture. It’s a contemplative study of memory etched in gentle texture.