edge of calm (2025)Charcoal drawing
by Denny Stoekenbroek

Edge of Calm captures a fleeting moment between serenity and intensity. The charcoal portrait is stripped to essentials—soft gradients of light and shadow sculpt the face, while loose, expressive strokes in the hair suggest quiet movement.

The subject’s steady gaze holds a quiet tension, inviting the viewer to wonder what lies beneath her composed exterior. Minimal yet deeply emotive, this piece blends contemporary portraiture with raw, gestural energy, making it a striking statement in any modern interior.

Materials used:

charcoal on paper

Details:

• Charcoal drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 30 x 42 x 1cm (unframed) / 30 x 42cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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