zinniacharcoalgraphitebotanicalflowermonochromedrawingtonalpetalsfloralstudyblack and white
A mature zinnia bloom rendered in charcoal and graphite, isolated against a soft mid-grey ground. Deep velvet blacks pool in the folds of each petal while bright highlights catch the outer edges, and fine hatching traces every curl and turn. Essentially monochrome, the drawing relies on rich tonal shading to give the flower its weight and presence, a timeless botanical study for lovers of fine drawing.