Emily II (2026) Original Pencil Drawing by Marco Paludet

• Emily II is the second artwork in a diptych dedicated to Emily, continuing the dialogue between botanical illustration and realistic portraiture. While the first portrait establishes a direct connection with the viewer, this composition introduces a more contemplative mood through Emily's sideways gaze, lending the work a quiet sense of reflection and individuality.

Rendered in finely layered graphite, the portrait highlights every subtle facial feature—from the delicate freckles scattered across her nose and cheeks to the soft modelling of her lips, jawline, and collarbones. Her naturally flowing hair frames the composition with graceful movement, while the exposed shoulders and upper torso keep the focus on the expressive quality of the portrait rather than on the figure itself.

A bouquet of blooming pink flowers with vivid green leaves rises across her shoulder and chest, partially held by her hand. These botanical elements are carefully integrated into the composition rather than simply overlaid, creating a visual harmony between the realism of the figure and the vitality of nature. The restrained colour palette allows the flowers to become the principal chromatic accent, enriching the monochrome graphite drawing without overpowering its subtle tonal depth.

Emily II celebrates youthful beauty through simplicity, realism, and botanical symbolism. The balance between precise draftsmanship and organic floral forms gives the artwork a contemporary identity while preserving the intimacy and elegance of a timeless portrait.

• 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 contemporary botanical portraiture and highly detailed graphite drawings
- Calm interiors where natural colours and refined portraiture create an elegant focal point
- Art lovers drawn to realistic female portraits enriched with floral illustration and organic motifs

• 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, 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