Leon, 2026
Painting : pastel · 15 x 15 x 2 cm 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang
$324
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About the artwork
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Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang
Authenticity
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
15 x 15 x 2 cm 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
Artwork dimensions including frame
20 x 20 x 4 cm 7.9 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
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Description
The captivating gaze of a small monkey imposes itself here with remarkable precision. The dry pastel pays tribute to wild nature. Each stroke emphasizes the fineness of the fur. The reddish and golden shades intertwine fluidly. The artist works the relief with patience. She captures the very essence of the animal. The pencil technique allows for an exemplary execution rigor.
The subject seems to observe the world with curiosity. The light sculpts the volumes of the face. The areas of shadow bring a natural depth to the composition. The neutral background, dotted with light touches, accentuates the presence of the primate. One perceives the softness of the fur and the organic texture of the skin. This animal creation combines meticulous observation and technical mastery. The whole unfolds on a paper support where the pigment blends subtly. The final rendering favors realism and anatomical accuracy. The work ends with a few touches of green at the bottom of the frame.
The subject seems to observe the world with curiosity. The light sculpts the volumes of the face. The areas of shadow bring a natural depth to the composition. The neutral background, dotted with light touches, accentuates the presence of the primate. One perceives the softness of the fur and the organic texture of the skin. This animal creation combines meticulous observation and technical mastery. The whole unfolds on a paper support where the pigment blends subtly. The final rendering favors realism and anatomical accuracy. The work ends with a few touches of green at the bottom of the frame.
Presentation
Cécile Carrega, also known by her artist name Crga Pastel Animalier, is a French pastelist from Chesnay, near Versailles.
Passionate about the animals she has always loved to draw, she discovered dry pastel a few years ago and acquired the technique autodidactically.
Her work aims to pay the greatest possible tribute to the animal she represents by combining technique and creativity to give birth to unique works that convey a real emotion.
She has been exhibiting for several years and has accumulated experiences; exchanges with the public are one of her motivators. She was recently awarded a bronze medal during her first participation in the Salon des Artistes Français at Art Capital and has also exhibited in New York.
ARTISTIC APPROACH:
Drawing every shadow, every relief, every hair, every nuance of an animal to see it gradually come to life on paper is what animates each of my works. I love to transcribe the soul of my subject; this requires a lot of patience and observation. When I draw, time flows without me realizing it and I completely escape; it is a privileged moment between the animal and me. I work exclusively with dry pastel, mainly in the form of pencils, which allows me great precision. My encounter with dry pastel was sudden and unexpected, but it resonated as an évidence. Each new painting is a deepening of this versatile medium that allows me to express all my creativity.
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