This original drawing captures a ballet dancer gracefully stretching on the floor during a dance class, rendered with skill in a realistic style. Created using a palette of pink and peach pastel colours drawn in colored pencils and pastel on paper.

Inspiration

Janet mayer at Drawing Cabaret Couture posed in a dress for the Royal ballet wardrobe department. The drawing feature the subtle textures and fluidity of movement inherent to ballet tutu. The wanted to render the soft hues and careful shading to evoke the quiet strength and discipline required of a dancer.

Artwork details

• Size: A3
• Medium: colored pencil, pastel on Fabriano paper
• Date created: Dec 2023

All original artwork is sold with a letter of authenticity signed by William Rowsell.