Odile (2026) Original Pastel Drawing by Kristine Facchetti

This drawing is one of a series of diptychs in which I chose a classical ballet and distilled it down to a minimal pair of images based on small icons from each ballet. Whether it's a portion of a set, the colors of a costume, a hairpiece or a symbol of the storyline itself, each image is intended to capture the flash of a memory one might have after watching these performances. Each piece is formatted vertically and within a border, resembling a playing card or even a flashcard, further emphasizing the relationship of memory to symbols and iconography.

This drawing is rendered in oil pastels and colored pencils on a primed linen sheet.

*Due to the nature of the mediums used, this artwork has been set with a fixative to prevent smearing or smudges.

**Available for purchase as a single artwork or as a diptych in combination with "Odette".

Materials used:

Oil Pastel, Colored Pencil

Details:

• Pastel drawing on Fabric
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 16 x 20 x 0.1" (unframed) / 16 x 20" (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Animals and birds