Robert Escalera - Pastel Trade

This drawing captures a striking side profile of a nude figure, rendered in vibrant, expressive strokes that emphasize their contours and presence. The artist uses a bold palette—electric pinks, cool blues and teals, and lavender for the hair and face—to sculpt the body, making the subject feel both dynamic and intimately observed. Hints of red lips and a touch of yellow accent on the temple draw focus to a determined, captivating profile, while the dark, chest hair offers a tactile contrast to the brightly colored, energetic lines that define the torso and firm curve of the buttocks. The figure stands with a proud, subtly vulnerable composure, their hand loosely held near the groin, creating an arresting image that celebrates the raw, colorful vitality of the masculine form.