A Touch of Red (2024) Original Pencil Drawing by Victor de Melo

This artwork captures a moment of intimate self-expression, where an old woman, her face marked by the graceful lines of age, applies red lipstick. Each stroke is a dance between the past and present, a testament to her enduring elegance and vitality. The artwork is a pencil sketch portraying an older woman applying red lipstick, with realistic shading to depict the texture of the skin and hair. The red lipstick stands out as a bright element amidst the monochromatic shades of grey.

Materials used:

kraft paper, watercolors, pencil

Details:

• Pencil drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 30 x 42 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 30 x 42cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits