Portrait 232 – Takeshi Kitano

Male Ballpoint Portrait Drawing – “Portrait 232” by Dario Moschetta

Portrait 232 is an original male ballpoint portrait drawing by Italian artist Dario Moschetta.
Executed in blue ink on 150 gsm fine art paper, the work captures the quiet intensity of a male figure rendered through confident, rhythmic pen strokes.
The artist’s precise linework and tonal control create a realistic yet spontaneous likeness, balancing technique with emotion.

Expression Through Line and Light

This male portrait drawing demonstrates Moschetta’s mastery of the ballpoint medium — every crosshatch builds depth and character.
The blue ink allows subtle variations of tone, producing a lifelike surface without the use of color.
Highlights and shadows are carefully constructed through repeated strokes, conveying both structure and vulnerability.
The result is a contemporary interpretation of classical portraiture.

Contemporary Minimalism and Emotional Presence

Although the drawing appears minimalist, it carries a strong emotional presence.
The subject’s gaze suggests contemplation, while the soft contrast and simplicity of the background keep the focus entirely on the expression.
This clarity of form and intention is a hallmark of Moschetta’s portrait studies — each one an exploration of human quietness and truth.

Technique and Collectibility

Created with blue ballpoint pen on fine textured paper, the artwork reveals the beauty of handmade mark-making in its purest form.
Measuring A4 (21×29.7 cm), it comes signed by the artist and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
This original drawing is ideal for collectors of portrait art, contemporary figurative works, and fine ink studies.

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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