Breaking The Habit (2026) Original Pencil Drawing by Marco Paludet

• Elegant contemporary female nude portrait that combines delicate graphite realism with vibrant botanical line work and expressive color accents. The composition portrays a young woman in a soft three-quarter pose, her bare figure rendered with subtle shading and natural proportions. Her gaze is calm yet thoughtful, creating an immediate emotional connection that draws the viewer into the work.

The portrait is enriched by a network of finely illustrated floral elements that emerge around her neck, shoulders, and hair. These red line-art flowers intertwine with bold strokes of yellow and turquoise, introducing energy and movement while preserving the overall delicacy of the composition. The contrast between the monochrome figure and the vivid accents creates a harmonious balance between realism and contemporary abstraction.

Rather than emphasizing sensuality alone, the artwork conveys introspection, vulnerability, and quiet strength. The nudity feels natural and understated, while the floral motifs soften the composition and reinforce its sense of growth and transformation. The result is a modern figurative piece that celebrates feminine beauty through grace, sensitivity, and expressive visual storytelling.

• Details
- Graphite pencil, gel pen and acrylic ink
- 265g/m² Hahnemühle Bamboo paper
- Size: 60 × 40 cm (24" × 16")
- Original artwork, one of a kind
- Finished with lustre fixative varnish
- Dated and signed on the back

• Ideal for
- Creating a sophisticated focal point in a contemporary living room or hallway
- Collectors drawn to artworks that combine portraiture, botanical motifs, and modern line art
- Spaces that benefit from a balance of softness, color, and emotional depth

• 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, gel pen, acrylic ink, Hahnemühle paper

Details:

• Pencil drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 40 x 60cm (unframed) / 40 x 60cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Nudes and erotic