Emily I (2026) Original Pencil Drawing by Marco Paludet

• Emily I is the first artwork in a two-piece series dedicated to Emily. This contemporary portrait combines highly detailed graphite drawing with vibrant botanical illustration, creating a composition where realism and nature merge seamlessly. Emily is portrayed frontally, meeting the viewer with calm, direct eyes that immediately become the emotional focus of the artwork. Her face is distinguished by a delicate constellation of freckles, softly shaded skin, and naturally full lips, while loose strands of dark hair frame her features with understated elegance.

The monochrome portrait is interrupted by blooming pink flowers and vivid green leaves that emerge from the lower left of the composition, climbing across her shoulder and continuing delicately onto her cheek. Rather than concealing the figure, the floral elements become an organic extension of the portrait, balancing the precise graphite rendering with fresh colour and botanical detail. The exposed shoulders and collarbones enhance the natural simplicity of the pose, giving the work a sense of honesty, youth, and quiet femininity without relying on overt sensuality.

The contrast between finely rendered graphite textures and richly coloured blossoms creates a contemporary figurative portrait that celebrates natural beauty, individuality, and the subtle dialogue between the human figure and the botanical world.

• Details
- Graphite pencil and pastel
- 265g/m² Hahnemühle Bamboo paper
- Size: 80 × 60 cm (32" × 24")
- Original artwork, one of a kind
- Finished with lustre fixative varnish
- Dated and signed on the back

• Ideal for
- Collectors of botanical portraiture and contemporary graphite drawings
- Scandinavian, minimalist, or nature-inspired interiors looking for a refined focal piece
- Admirers of realistic portraiture enriched with floral illustration and organic symbolism

Materials used:

Graphite pencil, pastel, Hahnemühle paper

Details:

• Pencil drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 80cm (unframed) / 60 x 80cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits