Somewhere I Belong (2026) Original Pencil Drawing by Marco Paludet

• A figurative portrait of a woman presented in elegant lace lingerie, combining meticulous graphite realism with delicate botanical line art. Shown in profile, she turns her face slightly toward the viewer, her pale eyes becoming the focal point of the composition. Her expression is composed and distant, while the carefully rendered texture of her skin and lips contrasts with the loose, flowing strands of her dark hair.

Her hair is particularly prominent, extending across the upper part of the composition and gathered into a loose bun at the back. Fine, individually drawn lines give it an intricate, almost illustrative quality. The lace lingerie introduces another layer of texture, with its patterned fabric rendered in detailed graphite and partially concealed by the surrounding botanical elements.

A turquoise doodle pattern of leaves and flowers travels from the side of her neck across the shoulder and down the exposed side of her torso. The botanical drawing follows the contours of the body, creating an organic connection between figure and ornament. The soft blush-pink background and subtle pink washes across the skin contrast with the turquoise foliage and deep graphite tones, giving the artwork a restrained but distinctive colour palette.

• Details
- Graphite pencil, gel pen and acrylic
- 250g/m² Fabriano Unica paper
- Size: 60 × 40 cm (24" × 16")
- Original artwork, one of a kind
- Finished with lustre fixative varnish
- Dated and signed on the back

• Ideal for
- Collectors of contemporary graphite portraiture with expressive colour accents
- Modern interiors where minimalist design is complemented by a refined figurative focal point
- Enthusiasts of realistic portrait drawing that combines classical technique with contemporary visual language

• 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, gel pen, acrylic, Fabriano paper

Details:

• Pencil drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 40 x 60cm (unframed) / 40 x 60cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits