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Artist Only Draws the Light Cast on Women in These Stunning Charcoal and Pastel Portraits on Black Paper

London-based artist Zulf draws only the illuminated parts on black paper using charcoal and pastel to create dramatic portraits.
He invents a light source in the composition, drawing only the illuminated parts of the subject.
The technique uses white pastels and charcoals to add fine details and enhance realism on dark paper.
Some portraits feature sunglasses reflections, while others appear as silhouettes.
The balance of light and dark and the use of blank space give the works a cinematic drama.
Zulf’s portraits emphasize the illuminated features rather than the entire face.
The artworks fuse minimalism with dramatic realism through selective highlighting.
The artist shares updates via Instagram to showcase new pieces and developments.
My Modern Met features Zulf’s work as part of its art-focused coverage.

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