Built through contrast, texture, and tonal depth, this collection explores the quiet intensity of human (and canine) connection. From intimate portraits of my younger sister to personal studies and well-known public figures, each drawing reflects my interest in vulnerability, familiarity, and the subtle narratives that live within a single expression. Charcoal offers a raw, tactile quality, allowing me to strip each subject down to its essence and invite quiet reflection through line, texture, and light.