My Late Father

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Some drawings are created because a subject inspires you. Others are created because the subject means everything to you.

This charcoal portrait of my father is one of those drawings.

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He passed away in 2021, and creating this piece gave me an opportunity to remember him in a very personal way. Working in charcoal allowed me to focus on the things that matter most in a portrait: light, shadow, expression and character.

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There is something particularly fitting about charcoal for a piece like this. The simplicity of the medium strips everything back and leaves the focus on the person. Every mark became part of the process of remembering him.

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For me, this is more than a charcoal drawing. It is a personal tribute to my father and a lasting reminder of the man he was, the memories we shared and the place he will always have in my life.

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