Sometimes I think #life is not so much a collection of events as it is a collection of moments. Moments that may seem ordinary on the surface but carry a deeper meaning within them. Throughout our lives, we keep changing. We move away from some people, grow closer to others, and sometimes, amid all these movements, we find ourselves searching for something we cannot quite name; something like peace, belonging, or simply being understood.
I believe human beings do not always need words to express their feelings. Sometimes a look, a touch, or even the silence between two people can communicate things that thousands of words cannot. Perhaps part of the beauty of #life lies in these brief and fleeting moments; moments we cannot hold on to, but can carry with us in our memories.
About this #artwork and the #process behind it:
I began this work with charcoal and Conté on white paper. In the initial stage, I focused mainly on finding the forms, establishing the main lines, and exploring the relationship between the two faces. I wanted to build the composition through loose, sometimes irregular lines, without becoming too involved in details from the beginning.
After that, I gradually introduced soft #chalk pastels. This choice was intentional because pastel shares a certain textural quality with #charcoal and Conté, allowing the materials to work together without losing the original character of the #drawing .
I slowly introduced the colors: yellow, orange, and blue. Yellow and orange were used to create warmth and emphasize certain areas of the faces, while blue helped establish contrast, depth, and connections between different parts of the composition.
Throughout the #process , I tried to preserve the presence of the charcoal and Conté lines. It was important to me that the colors did not overpower the original #drawing , but instead existed alongside it. For this reason, I left some of the lines and dark areas untouched, allowing the raw and spontaneous quality of the drawing to remain visible.
This artwork is the result of combining #drawing and color; a meeting of charcoal, Conté, and pastel, coming together to create an image that speaks of closeness, emotion, and a deeply human moment.
Sometimes, expressing a feeling does not require many colors or countless details. All it takes is a few lines and a few colors, placed exactly where they belong.
Finally, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who supports my work, follows my #artistic journey, and takes the time to read and appreciate my posts. Your encouragement means a lot to me and gives me the motivation to continue creating and sharing my art.
And if you would like to have your own #portrait painted, you are welcome to send me your photograph. I would be happy to turn your image into an original artwork using my personal style and artistic approach.
Thank you for being part of this journey
Hossein Rishehri