Title: In Safe Hands

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Size: A3 Original

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Medium: Copic Ink & Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencil on Fabriano Mixed Media paper

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Price: R 5 400

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The Story: Strength meeting fragility. This intricate monochrome study captures the tender moment of hands cradling a blooming rose. It explores the balance between the weathered texture of human skin and the velvet softness of nature.

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The Process: This piece was created using a sophisticated "grisaille" mixed-media technique. I began with a base of Copic alcohol ink to create a seamless, grain-free foundation. Over this, I applied many layers of Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils, burnishing the pigment to sculpt the fine lifelines of the palms and the deep, dramatic shadows of the rose. The result is a hyper-smooth, realistic finish that combines the depth of painting with the precision of drawing.