Controlled graphite strokes form a fragile structure prompts

3 months ago

A fading human figure rendered in a neo-expressionist, urban sketch style using mixed-media techniques: charcoal, ink, and muted watercolor washes on textured off-white paper. The figure appears half-erased, dissolving into the blank space, with loose asymmetrical sketch lines and visible imperfections. Controlled graphite strokes form a fragile structure, while layered charcoal smudges create depth, as if the person is slipping away. Aggressive cross-hatching defines the remaining shadowed areas, yet parts of the body blur into nothingness. The background carries muted ochre stains, diluted ink bleeds, and intentional drips and splatters, reinforcing the sense of disappearance. Avoid clean edges; emphasize raw texture, emotional grit, and expressive chaos. Palette restricted to black, white (paper), and ochre.