Venus

About this work

A naked figure floats above a rocky surface, arms raised as if reaching for something. The body is smooth and curved, with one leg bent and the other trailing behind. Dark lines define the muscles and hair, while lighter chalk highlights the skin and wings. Notice how the artist used soft shading to make the body look three-dimensional. The blue-gray background keeps your eyes on the figure, almost like it’s glowing. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in drawings.