Portrait 224B Marina – Ballpoint ink portrait

Blue Ballpoint Ink Portrait Drawing on Paper

This ballpoint ink portrait of :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} is an original contemporary drawing by Dario Moschetta.
It is executed with blue ballpoint pen on 150g A4 paper.
The portrait captures Abramović in profile and emphasizes concentration, inner tension and mental presence.

The use of ballpoint ink allows precise control of line and pressure.
As a result, the surface is built through a dense network of strokes.
These marks define volume, light and emotional intensity.

Hair, skin and shadow are developed through layered mark-making rather than tonal washes.
This approach creates a drawing that feels both analytical and intimate.
At the same time, it preserves clarity and structural balance.

Rather than aiming for photographic realism, the portrait focuses on structure, rhythm and psychological depth.
The profile view reinforces distance and contemplation.
In this way, it echoes Abramović’s exploration of endurance, silence and presence in contemporary art.

This work belongs to Moschetta’s ongoing research on portraiture using minimal tools.
Through this approach, ballpoint ink becomes a medium of discipline, restraint and expressive clarity.

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Discover more about the artist and his creative journey in the official feature published by SaatchiArt:


Inside the Studio – Finding Beauty in Imperfection with Dario Moschetta

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