Graphite drawings on museum-grade paper, executed with classical precision and enduring composure

Portrait Drawings

Maria Abeyesekere’s portraits are fully resolved works of observation and restraint, built for long-term collections. Each drawing reflects meticulous tonal control, structural clarity, and subtle psychological depth — works intended to engage and endure.

The Held Gaze
Graphite on Archival Paper
16.5 x 23.4 in | 42.6 x 59.4 cm

Surface & Detail

Collectors are invited to examine the refined tonal transitions, calibrated highlights, and carefully resolved edges. These features reflect both classical training and sustained observational focus, reinforcing each work’s archival stability and investment-quality presence.

Practice

Drawing is the foundation of Abeyesekere’s practice. Her portraits emphasize:

Anatomical precision and value discipline
Controlled edge resolution and subtle tonal modulation
Emotional nuance conveyed through restraint rather than performance

Each drawing is developed over extended sessions to ensure structural integrity, technical refinement, and enduring composure.

Portrait drawing titled "Bookworm" by Maria Abeyesekere