Derek Jones, Sarah, Collage + Conte on paper - British Figurative Art

Title: "Sarah"
Medium: Collage + Conte pencils
Edition : Single work
Number : Without
Date: 
Paper size (or piece size) : 35 x 50 cm
Condition : Very good
Provenance: Artist

Intimate Reflections: A Study in Form and Emotion

This evocative pastel drawing delves into the realm of the feminine form, focusing on Sarah's upper body and hands. The artist's use of soft, blended strokes creates a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, inviting the viewer into a private moment of contemplation.

The model's hands are clasped together in a gesture of introspection or perhaps even a hint of anxiety. The delicate interplay of light and shadow on her skin lends a sculptural quality to the figure, emphasizing the curves and contours of her body.

The pastel colours, ranging from warm browns to cool pinks, evoke a sense of warmth and sensuality. The artist's careful attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the woman's hands and the fabric draped over her body, adds depth and realism to the composition.

This artwork is a testament to the power of figurative drawing to convey emotion and evoke a sense of connection with the subject. It invites the viewer to contemplate the complexities of the human experience, the beauty of the female form, and the universal language of the body.

About Derek Jones

Derek Jones was born in County Durham. He went to Art College at Hartlepool and followed this by completing a degree in Fine Art at the University of newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Following a year working in a museum, Derek began to teach art. For the last twenty years, Derek has been concentrating on his own work.

As a figure and portrait painter, Derek uses charcoal, pastels, acrylic, watercolour, conte or oils on their own or in combination with one another to achieve his works.