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Adore (2026) Original Charcoal Drawing by James Shipton

42 x 59.4cm (unframed) / 42 x 59.4cm (actual image size)

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£250

ADORE

Some emotions don’t need words.

*Adore* is a study of intimacy, vulnerability and quiet admiration. Created in charcoal, the figure emerges from light and shadow, allowing the viewer to complete the story for themselves.

I have always been fascinated by the way the human form can communicate emotion without expression or gesture. A subtle curve, a softened edge, a lost line disappearing into the paper can often say more than a face ever could.

The simplicity of charcoal allows me to strip everything back to what matters most — form, atmosphere and feeling.

This original drawing was inspired by the beauty found in stillness; those fleeting moments of reflection that often pass unnoticed.

ADORE
Original Charcoal Drawing
42 × 59.4 cm
One of a kind

Materials used:

Charcoal

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ADORE

Some emotions don’t need words.

*Adore* is a study of intimacy, vulnerability and quiet admiration. Created in charcoal, the figure emerges from light and shadow, allowing the viewer to complete the story for themselves.

I have always been fascinated by the way the human form can communicate emotion without expression or gesture. A subtle curve, a softened edge, a lost line disappearing into the paper can often say more than a face ever could.

The simplicity of charcoal allows me to strip everything back to what matters most — form, atmosphere and feeling.

This original drawing was inspired by the beauty found in stillness; those fleeting moments of reflection that often pass unnoticed.

ADORE
Original Charcoal Drawing
42 × 59.4 cm
One of a kind

Materials used:

Charcoal

Details:

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James Shipton is a contemporary British figurative artist working primarily in charcoal and oil. His work explores the human form through expressive mark-making, movement and contrast, often balancing strength with... Read more

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