Afraid Of (2026) Original Pencil Drawing by Marco Paludet

• A delicate and evocative contemporary female nude portrait that blends refined graphite drawing with expressive line art and subtle color accents. The composition presents a young woman in a soft, partially turned pose, her bare shoulder and back gently exposed. Her face, framed by long flowing hair rendered in elegant linear strands, is calm and introspective, with large eyes and softly defined lips that convey a quiet, almost fragile presence.

The body is treated with light, natural shading that emphasizes smooth skin and youthful softness, while the hair extends into fluid, stylized lines that add movement and rhythm to the composition. Along her arm and back, a motif of leaves unfolds in translucent layers of green, ochre, and muted tones, blending organically with the figure and introducing a natural, decorative element that contrasts with the monochrome base.

The artwork balances sensuality with a sense of innocence. The nudity is gentle and understated, focusing on the purity of form rather than provocation. The combination of botanical elements, soft expression, and controlled line work creates a feeling of quiet vulnerability and natural beauty. The result is a refined figurative piece where femininity is expressed through grace, lightness, and subtle emotional depth.

• Details
- Graphite pencil, pastel and acrylic ink
- 265g/m² Hahnemühle Bamboo paper
- Size: 90 × 60 cm (36" × 24")
- Original artwork, one of a kind
- Finished with lustre fixative varnish
- Dated and signed on the back

• Ideal for
- Contemporary interiors seeking a soft and elegant female nude with natural elements
- Collectors of modern figurative art and delicate line art compositions
- Bedrooms or intimate spaces where calm beauty and light sensuality are desired

• Packaging
- Ships unframed
- Artwork will be carefully rolled and shipped in a rigid protective tube with caps
- Shipping from Italy with tracking code

Materials used:

Graphite pencil, pastel, acrylic ink, Hahnemühle paper

Details:

• Pencil drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 90cm (unframed) / 60 x 90cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: Nudes and erotic

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