Haydn 4 (2026) Original Pastel Drawing by David Kofton

Colored Pastel on Paper, 2026
28" x 22"
In Haylyn 4, David Kofton creates a portrait of striking intensity and quiet strength. The subject meets the viewer directly, her steady gaze conveying resilience, wisdom, and inner power. The composition is simple yet commanding, allowing the emotional presence of the figure to take center stage.

Rendered in colored pastel on paper, Kofton combines soft tonal transitions with bold linear detail to create a portrait rich in atmosphere and depth. The flowing dark hair, accented with subtle earth tones and feather adornments, frames the face with a sense of movement and natural grace. The restrained palette emphasizes the luminous quality of the skin and the penetrating expression, giving the piece both intimacy and timelessness.

Created in 2026, this work reflects Kofton’s lifelong dedication to figurative portraiture and his gift for capturing not only likeness, but spirit. Haylyn 4 is a meditation on identity, heritage, and the enduring strength carried within the human gaze.
A powerful original for collectors of portraiture, figurative art, and contemporary works that celebrate human presence and cultural symbolism.

Original artwork
One of a kind
Signed by the artist

Materials used:

pastel, paper

Details:

• Pastel drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 71.12 x 55.88 x 0.33cm (unframed) / 71.12 x 55.88cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits