7 X 10 IN | 17.5 x 25 CM

Created in 2020 by Michelle Maroon signed verso

This 7"x10" colored pencil drawing on archival paper uses bold, expressive strokes in a condensed, focused area of color. The central cluster of strokes features a rich layering of dark tones, with deep blues and reds forming the core of the drawing. Accents of green and pink create a slight contrast, adding liveliness to the darker, denser hues. The lines are fast and forceful, with a sense of vertical energy and movement upward. A lighter brown stretches horizontally across the lower portion, giving a grounded element to the otherwise vertical composition. The white space around the dense area of strokes emphasizes the contrast between the intensity of the mark-making and the openness of the rest of the page, offering a sense of balance between chaos and calm. The perforated edge on the right hints at the sketchbook origin, adding to the raw, spontaneous feel of the work.