Gentle Focus

Here in this portrait, I wanted to capture a kind of quiet strength that emanates from within. This portrait shows a man with a striking presence – his shaved head and full white beard creating a powerful contrast, while his expression holds both intensity and gentleness.

The technique here employs soft pastels to create subtle gradations in the skin tones and the grey of his clothing. The muted grey background and clothing create a sense of calm that emphasizes the subject’s presence without overwhelming it. The overall effect is one of centered awareness – someone who is completely present yet utterly at ease with that presence. This portrait explores how true strength often manifests most powerfully through gentleness, and how focus doesn’t always mean intensity – sometimes it means a kind of peaceful attention that comes from deep within.